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Prescription Use and Abuse Among Teenagers
The University of Maine published some interesting facts regarding prescription use with teens in the United States. The university’s research concludes that one of the fastest growing trends involving teenagers is prescription drug use and abuse that is occuring at ”Pharm Parties.” These parties involve teenagers (and younger children) bringing bottles of prescription medications (that are often taken from the home) ...
How Parents Enable Drug Use
No parent wants their child to develop a drug problem. As parents, however, we sometimes enable or encourage our children to use mood altering chemicals by: Not talking about tobacco and drugs Misusing/abusing legal drugs, such as alcohol, in front of our children Misusing/abusing prescription medication in front of our children Watching and laughing at...
Out of Control Daughter Smoking Pot & Dating: Parenting Advice From Parent Counselor
Counseling Question from Parent of a 15 Year-Old Daughter: Smoking Pot and Dating Background Information: My 15 year old daughter is in counceling right now because she was suspended from school for smoking pot. She used to sneak out at night to go with her friends. I am a single parent and she has no contact...
TV and Teens
According to a study done by the Department of Pediatrics at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, next to the family, television has the greatest social impact on teens. The average 12 to 17 year old watches about 23 hours of TV per week. It’s important for parents to “take control” of the television show that...
Alcohol Free Safe Prom Night
May any June are prom months for most high schools. We want our child to have fun on prom night, but we also want them to be safe and alcohol free. This article concentrate on prom night safety tips. One of the most effective prevention efforts is for parents to simply talk with their teens...
Teen Texting: Is Your Child Texting Too Much?
According to the Nielson company, 75 billion text messages are sent each month. Teens 13 to 17 years of age are the biggest texters sending and receiving an average 2,272 text per month. This averages 70-80 text messages per day. The New York Times says the growing use of texting among teenagers is beginning to...
Treatment For Eating Disorders
According to the Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness, over 50,000 individual will die from and eating disorder. Eating Disorders, the Journal of Treatment and Prevention poses that as many as 80 percent of all women exhibit some signs of an eating disorder at some stage in their life. An estimated 19 to 30 percent of...
Types of Eating Disorders
There are three types of eating disorders recognized and treated by medical professionals. The three eating disorders include: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS). There are numerous themes that are similar across the spectrum of these three eating disorders. They include: Dieting & Change in Dieting Patterns Weight Concerns Anxiety...
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Specific Causes of Eating Disorders Over 8 million Americans have been diagnosed with an eating disorder. Of all the mental illnesses, eating disorders have the highest mortality (death) rate. So, what causes this disease? Eating disorders do occur for a reason. The three main reason are presented below. Biological Reasons for Eating Disorders Genetics Physical Body...
High School Alcohol & Drug Use
Spring time is often drug and alcohol use time for many teenagers. Here ‘s what parents need to know and do. Talk with your teen. Share with him or her this YouTube video. Physical Signs and Symptoms of Chemical Use Droopy eyelids Tremors Dry mouth Small or large pupils Pale or flush skin color Odor...
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