Two kinds of addiction In psychology, there are two kinds of addiction. One is substance addiction, which is addiction to drugs, alcohol, smoking, prescription medication etc. But, there is a so called process addiction, which includes people who gamble, workoholics,...
Parents often discover that their teen is struggling with drug abuse long after early intervention is possible. For parents who are just finding out about their child’s issues, it can be scary and troubling, wondering what to do and how to get the right help for their...
Understanding bullying Does bullying increase the youth at risk of substance abuse? Bullying is a pervasive issue with serious implications for individuals’ well-being and development. The term “bullying” encompasses a variety of interactions, such as...
Experimentation with alcohol, prescription medication and illicit drugs can change the direction of a young person’s life. Addiction leads to many negative consequences including family problems, social problems, poor academic achievements, health and legal...
Pornography Addiction Link Roundup We have been talking more about the growing troubles that teens and adults are facing today with problems with sexual devience and pornography addiction. We have noticed some great organizations that are going the extra mile to...
Adolescence is already stressful… Adolescence is a period when youth acts differently. It is difficult to distinguish between the normal ups and downs as a result of teens-being-teens, and the changes signaling substance abuse problems. So, when it’s time...
