Parents Play Critical Role in Monitoring Prescription Drugs
Posted on 29. Jul, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
Some teens know where they can easily find cocaine or marijuana. They may have a friend who knows someone, or they may know other teens who can supply them at school. However, they may feel like contacting a drug dealer for a supply of drugs to get high is a big risk. They may get [...]
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Parents’ Warmth and Accountability Influences Heavy Drinking in Teens
Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by Addiction Intervention.
A new study suggests that parenting style doesn’t influence whether a teen tries alcohol, but it does play an important role on whether a teen begins binge drinking, or having more than five drinks in one session. Researchers from Brigham Young University surveyed about 5,000 adolescents between ages 12 and 19 about their relationship with [...]
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Treatment Center Helps Addicted Women Become Better Parents
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
At the Women’s Treatment Center, a residential rehab facility in Chicago, women are taught to overcome their addiction and become better mothers to their children.
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MADD Launches Campaign to Help Parents Talk to Teens About Drinking
Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Nationwide Insurance launched a campaign today to give parents of high school students the tools they need to help curb teen alcohol use. "The Power of Parents, It’s Your Influence by MADD" features its resources at thepowerofparents.org.
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Childhood Stress—Including Parents Who Abuse Substances—Can Shorten Life
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
A new study found that stressful childhood experiences, such as verbal and physical abuse, can take years off an individual’s life.
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Internet Addiction Warning Signs
Posted on 06. Aug, 2009 by modell.
If you are concerned that your child may be suffering from Internet addiction, there are several warning signs to watch for. Many of these symptoms are similar to depression and anxiety, which also need to be treated as soon as possible. Sue Scheff shares these warning signs in an article on Examiner.com:
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Intervention for a Parent
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by Addiction Intervention.
If you have a parent who has a drug or alcohol addiction, you might want to approach the problem a bit differently than you would with a younger person. Because many older adults are financially independent and live away from family members, they generally do not experience the same types of consequences that younger people [...]