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Chapter 1: Introduction to Teen Anxiety Anxiety disorders have become increasingly prevalent among teenagers, significantly impacting their lives and well-being. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a
The US is seeing increasing numbers of opioid-related overdoses which led to an opioid epidemic being announced in 2017. Drug abuse comes with an increased risk of mental and physical
Parents of teens need to be aware that the fastest-growing drug issue in the United States may not be what they think it is. When most people hear the term
Teenage drinking is harmful for a surplus of reasons. Drinking is hazardous for teens who are taking antidepressants in an attempt to manage depressive symptoms. When an individual consumes alcohol
Can drinking alcohol make depression worse? For teenagers specifically, the answer is a clear yes. This is because teenage brains are still developing, and alcohol use can impair brain functioning.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the following facts on adolescents and trauma: More than one in seven children have experienced child abuse and neglect in
As parents, it’s easy to forget the challenges our teens
You’ve discovered that your teenager has been using drugs. You
