Posts Tagged ‘adolescent addiction’
Gaming Disorder to be Recognized as a Mental Health Condition in Teens
Technology has brought convenience, strong computing power, and handy applications to society at large. Even underdeveloped, third-world countries have access, though in limited amounts, to mobile phones, computers, and other technological devices. Video games, available on desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and specialized gaming consoles – pretty much every technological device – offer people a…
Read MoreThe Powerful Effects of Drug Addiction on the Brain
We all know that drug abuse is bad for the body and the mind, but most people don’t realize just what prolonged exposure to recreational drugs can do to the brain. It’s safe to assume teens aren’t aware of these hidden dangers, but, as parents, it may be helpful to learn why it’s important to…
Read MoreChewing Tobacco and its Health Effects on Teenagers
There is no safe form of tobacco for people to take. However, teenagers might have the idea that chewing tobacco is inherently safer than smoking. Even though there’s no smoke inhalation, using dip tobacco still comes with a variety of health risks, including cancer. Peer pressure can get your teen started on dip tobacco. As…
Read MoreThe Glaring Dangers of Teen Fentanyl Addiction
Fentanyl is a drug that has been available to the public for years. As little as a ¼ milligram of it can cause a fatal overdose. Fentanyl is now causing serious injury and death around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have issued nationwide alerts…
Read MoreNational Pharmacies Attempt to Assist With the Opioid Epidemic
Recognizing that there isn’t a neighborhood in the United States that has not been impacted by the opioid epidemic, pharmacies are now taking major steps to address it. Although experts guess over 20 million Americans need addiction treatment and recovery support services immediately, funding for these programs is still being stalled by government officials. Luckily,…
Read MoreIs My Teen Addicted to Video Games?
In this modern era, children are more exposed to internet use unlike when their parents were growing up. The internet is here to stay, and the only thing you can do is monitor what your kids do on it every day. Video games have become the in-thing with today’s teenagers, which might be a big…
Read MoreParents: 5 Signs Often Present in Teens With Sex Addiction
For many teens, increasing sexual desires are a part of life. They begin dating, explore their bodies and for some, encounter their first sexual experience. This is all a very normal part of growing up. But, when does normal sexual desires turn into sexual addiction? When does it become out of control? Cause of sex…
Read MoreTeen Cocaine Addiction – How Cocaine Impacts the Body
A recent survey by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that about 3.8 million people aged 12 and older have used cocaine at least once in their lives. The report also shows that out of the 1.5 million current cocaine users, 1.4% were young adults aged 18 to 25 years. These…
Read MoreSmartphone Use and Depression in Girls
From privileged to underprivileged, affecting every shade on the spectrum, this disease does not discriminate. Depression in girls is an epidemic that needs to be addressed. Instead of using cell phones to solely make calls, not too long ago, smartphones made a huge debut. Suddenly, social life was constantly accessible. The young daughters of today…
Read MoreAdolescent Heroin Addiction – What to do When You Feel Like the Sky is Falling
Adolescent heroin addiction takes over every aspect of their life including their personality, mental and physical well-being. Because the signals of adolescent heroin use are so widespread, it’s often difficult for a parent to recognize it until their teen has become a heroin addict. Learning that the child you’ve raised since birth is now strung…
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