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When Alcohol Causes the Most Harm

Alcohol can damage the brain and body at every age and stage of life. Addiction to alcohol – also known as alcohol used disorder (AUD) – increases the problems alcohol causes. Long-term daily exposure to alcohol can lead to significant dysfunction, disability, and, in some cases, death. A 2020 study identified three specific time periods when alcohol does the most harm. These include: 1. Pregnancy Drinking – even moderately –

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February 17, 2021
Parents

Report: Almost Half of California Teens in Psychological Distress

A policy brief published on January 27th by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research reveals a set of statistics that are a genuine cause for alarm for parents of teenagers living in California. Data collected throughout 2019 by researchers for the annual California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) show that what many parents, teachers, and community leaders feared might happen appears to have happened: the coronavirus pandemic has had a

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February 16, 2021
Parents

Psychiatric Medication and Disordered Eating – Is There a Connection?

It’s an established scientific fact that some medications prescribed for mental health disorders have a direct effect on appetite and eating. Stimulant medications for conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause a decrease in appetite, which may lead to weight loss. Some studies connect early exposure to ADHD medication to adult obesity, but that evidence is inconclusive. Current research indicates the relationship between ADHD and obesity is

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February 12, 2021
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Parents

Teenage Rehab Centers in California: How to Choose the Right Program for Your Child

If your teenager has an alcohol or substance use disorder – a.k.a. a drinking problem or a drug addiction problem – and they need a teen rehab center, it may be difficult to know where to find the best available support. Teen rehab comes in many forms. Generally speaking, most teen treatment centers offer treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), substance use disorder (SUD), cannabis use disorder (CUD), and illicit

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February 9, 2021
Parents

February is Black History Month

Evolve Clinicians Share What Black History Means to Them This month is Black History Month in the United States. It comes at an opportune time: just a few weeks ago, Kamala Harris made history when she took the oath of office as America’s first Black Vice President. This month is an ideal opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans and discuss the intersection between the Black community and mental

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February 9, 2021
Parents

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2021: Know Your Worth

The theme for TDVAM 2021 is about self-empowerment, self-respect, and self-esteem. This year’s message is for all teens, with a special focus on teens who have experienced dating violence and for teens who date and want to prevent dating violence. Advocates from LoveisRespect – the organization responsible for TDVAM – created the theme to remind teens of this basic fact: Every young person deserves a healthy, loving relationship. That’s something

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February 5, 2021
Parents

February is Boost Your Self-Esteem Month. What Exactly is Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem is a phrase most of us encounter early in life. Our first understanding of self-esteem is typically a simple one. If we like ourselves and think well of ourselves, then we learn we have what the adults in our lives call high self-esteem. But if we don’t particularly like ourselves, think negatively about ourselves, then we learn we have low self-esteem. Those first impressions and first lessons are accurate,

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February 3, 2021
Family & Home Life

Is My Teen Addicted to Vaping?

The CDC has some startling statistics on teen vaping use. Last year, more than 3 million high school students in America – that’s almost 20 percent of high school students overall – reported vaping. In middle schools, that number was 5 percent. While lower, it’s still a shockingly high statistic for children 11-13 years old. Among those 3 million high school students, more than 22 percent of them reported vaping

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February 2, 2021
Parents

National School Counselor’s Week 2021

Every year the American School Counselor Association (ACSA) celebrates National School Counselor’s Week (NSCW) during the first week of February. This year, the dates for this special week of recognition are February 1st-5th.  The ACSA created a hashtag for this year – #NSCW21 – as well as a theme to unify their goals 2021: “School Counselors: All in for Students” The overall mission of NSCW is to: “…Focus public attention

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February 1, 2021
Parents

7th Graders in Walnut Creek Riding with Drivers Who Used Alcohol or Drugs

If you’re a parent, teacher, or any kind of professional who works with youth in Contra Costa County, you might be interested in the current rates of adolescent substance use in cities such as Walnut Creek, Lamorinda, Danville, San Ramon, and others. While our past articles focused on substance use in high school students, this article discusses drunk driving, and how one statistic from a survey completed by  12 and

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January 29, 2021