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Teen Marijuana Use: Compared to Adults, What’s the Risk of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders?

Twenty years ago, recreational cannabis products were illegal in almost every state in the country. Twenty-one states allowed the medical…
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Family & Home Life
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Talking to Teens: What is Your Teen Ready to Hear (And How Do You Know)?

While researching topics and articles for our blog, we found an article in the online pop culture/positive storytelling website Upworthy…
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Anxiety & Mood Disorders
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Association Between Substance Use and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents

Adolescence is a critical period in life, characterized by drastic physical, mental, and psychological changes. Young people between the ages…
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Family & Home Life
Side Effects of Opioid Drugs in Teens

Is Your Teen at Risk of Human Trafficking?

Child trafficking is a serious problem in the U.S. and worldwide. This abhorrent practice almost disappeared in the U.S. in…
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Family & Home Life
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Dance, Drama, and Drawing: How to Support a Teen’s Interests in the Arts

In the year 2021, teens looking for ways to spend their spare time have virtually unlimited options. Instant connectivity –…
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Parents of Teens: Encourage Exploration, But Set Limits

If you’re the parent of a teen interested in improving your teen’s social skills, you probably spend time reading up…
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The Link Between Pollution and Depression in Teens

In the United States, rates of teen depression are on the rise. The pandemic increased awareness about the increase in…
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Family & Home Life
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Get to Know Your Teen: What Are YA Novels?

Nothing compares to getting lost in the pages of a fantastic book. Talented authors can keep you engaged for hours…
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Get to Know Your Teen: What is Online Gaming?

Video games have come a long way from their very humble beginnings in the mid-20th century. The first rudimentary computer…
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Should You Care if Your Teen Wants to Read a Banned Book

Banning books is not a new practice. Attempts to keep adolescents from reading material unsuitable for their age range have…
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Why Adolescent Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Works

Most borderline personality disorder (BPD) treatment programs focus on treating adults. People with this complex condition face significant stigma, even…
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The Roles We Play: Family Therapy and Teen Substance Use Disorder

If your teen receives a diagnosis for a substance use disorder, the diagnosing clinician will most likely recommend treatment at…
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