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Discussing Mental Health with Your Teen
Mental HealthJuly 24, 2017

Discussing Mental Health with Your Teen

Opening up the discussion of mental health with your teen can help prepare them for many life experiences down the road. Start today by creating a dialogue., 1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition. Over half of th

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Tips for Preventing Teen Substance Abuse
ArticlesJune 22, 2017

Tips for Preventing Teen Substance Abuse

Teen substance abuse is getting out of control. As a parent talking about these problems is a necessity, learn how., The United States has the highest rate of teen and young adult drug abuse in the world. Over the years, there have been man

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How Teens are Affected by Substance Abuse
Substance UseJune 8, 2017

How Teens are Affected by Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is never just a phase and a problem that should be taken very seriously. Youth can experience lasting effects from simple overuse as a teen., Despite how many parents feel, experimentation with drugs and alcohol is not “just

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Substance Abuse in Teenagers
Substance UseMay 29, 2017

Substance Abuse in Teenagers

Substance abuse in teenagers is serious, but a timely intervention can prevent further abuse or the development of a lifelong addiction to drugs or alcohol., Substance abuse in teenagers is dangerous for a number of reasons. According to th

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Learning About Recovery High Schools
Substance UseMay 11, 2017

Learning About Recovery High Schools

Continuing to recover is incredibly important for teens when moving from rehab to school. Recovery High Schools help make this transition easier., Recovery high schools are a concept new to many. The documentary “Generation Found” is a fasc

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How to Reestablish Trust Damaged by Addiction
Substance UseMay 1, 2017

How to Reestablish Trust Damaged by Addiction

Living with your parents as an adult can be hard, even more so when there is no mutual trust. Learn the steps to reestablishing trust here., I work with clients between the ages of 18 and 26, most of whom are living at home with their paren

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Effective Teen Addiction Treatment in Pennsylvania
Substance UseApril 3, 2017

Effective Teen Addiction Treatment in Pennsylvania

Do you suspect your teen is struggling with substance use? Learn how High Focus Centers uses evidence-based teen addiction treatment in Pennsylvania., Rehab After School offers substance use disorder counseling and teen addiction treatment

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The Connection Between Moving Out and Substance Abuse
Substance UseMarch 10, 2017

The Connection Between Moving Out and Substance Abuse

A child leaving the nest is a milestone, but it can also be a high-risk time for substance abuse. Learn what parents needs to know to protect their child., Your child is moving away from home. It's a milestone for a young adult, and for par

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Preparing Your Teen for Success
ArticlesFebruary 26, 2017

Preparing Your Teen for Success

Learn how to help your teen on the road to success. Discover how teenagers are vulnerable to substance abuse and learn how to deal with these problems., It is one of the paradoxes of life that parents have lived through their own teenage ye

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Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse in Teens
Substance UseFebruary 16, 2017

Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse in Teens

Teens, underage drinking and substance abuse are a dangerous mix. Learn how substances affect young people and the steps to get help for your teenager., Drinking or taking drugs can be harmful to anyone's brain or body, but it can be especi

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Why Self-Care is Important While Your Child Is In Treatment
ArticlesDecember 5, 2016

Why Self-Care is Important While Your Child Is In Treatment

It is important to recognize the importance of self-care and support while your child goes through substance disorder treatment., “Addiction is a family disease.” If your child is struggling with a substance use disorder, you may have heard

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How to Handle Holiday Traditions and Your Child's Substance Abuse
Substance UseNovember 22, 2016

How to Handle Holiday Traditions and Your Child's Substance Abuse

The holiday season can mean both joy and stress but for those dealing with a substance use disorder, holiday traditions can be a difficult time., Every family has their traditions for the holidays, and many people don't like to break tradit

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Phoenixville & Lansdale Partial Hospitalization Program
ArticlesOctober 3, 2016

Phoenixville & Lansdale Partial Hospitalization Program

Learn about teen PHP programming coming to our Phoenixville and Lansdale locations., Starting this fall, Rehab After Work and The Light Program will offer premier co-occurring and mental health partial programming for adolescents ages 14-18

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When to Seek Treatment for Teen Alcohol Abuse
ArticlesMay 23, 2016

When to Seek Treatment for Teen Alcohol Abuse

Teens experimenting with alcohol often become addicted. Learn when to get your teen help for alcohol addiction and the benefits of outpatient therapy., Many view underage drinking as a rite of passage. But the truth of the matter is that un

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Avoid Relapse During the End of the School Year
ArticlesMay 17, 2016

Avoid Relapse During the End of the School Year

The end of school and summer are filled with temptations to relapse for teens in recovery. Follow these tips to stay sober, keep busy, and have fun., Spring is here, the school year is wrapping up…it’s an exciting time for teenagers! But if

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What Ever Happened to Cigarettes?
ArticlesMarch 15, 2016

What Ever Happened to Cigarettes?

Teens have gone from skipping class and sneaking a smoke to cutting school altogether and killing their days with marijuana. But why? What can parents do?, The youthful and alluring smoking ads of the 20th Century have since been replaced w

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How to Tell if Your Teen is Dealing with Addiction
Substance UseMarch 1, 2016

How to Tell if Your Teen is Dealing with Addiction

The signs of teen drug and alcohol addiction, aren't always obvious. Here are five behavioral habits adolescents with addiction may exhibit., The teenage years are the prime time to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Teens spend a lot of ti

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Six Ways to Help Your Teen Get Back on Track After a Relapse
ArticlesFebruary 16, 2016

Six Ways to Help Your Teen Get Back on Track After a Relapse

Parents can help teens get back on track after drug or alcohol relapses. Learn how to effectively support your teen after a relapse with these six steps., Addiction is a lifelong struggle. After completing drug or alcohol treatment, teens a

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Transition from Childhood to Adolescence
ArticlesDecember 29, 2015

Transition from Childhood to Adolescence

All of us go through it—the transition from childhood to adolescence. But how many of us actually know what to expect along the way?, We often reflect on our childhood with fondness and even jealousy. How simple life was—crayons and colorin

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