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Parents

What Parents Need to Know: What Is Chroming and Is It Dangerous?

Can deodorant or nail polish remover kill you? The question, on its face, might sound absurd — but that’s exactly why teens may unknowingly find themselves at risk, should they attempt what’s been coined “the chroming challenge.” This viral trend first gained popularity on TikTok in 2023, as part of a larger uptick in teens experimenting with substances post-lockdown. Since then, there have been multiple highly publicized, accidental deaths associated

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April 25, 2025

Parent Guide to Teen Substance Use Disorder Treatment 

It’s not always easy knowing how to help a teenager with a substance use disorder. The overload of complicated information becomes even worse when you’re trying to help a loved one suffering.   This guide carries everything you could want to know about treating substance use disorders and how you can find someone the resources they need. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at (877) 349-6720.   Levels of

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February 17, 2025
Individualized Education Programs
Substance Abuse

Understanding and Addressing Fentanyl: A Parent’s Guide

Fentanyl is one of the most powerful drugs in the world, and it’s increasingly becoming a parent’s worst nightmare. At Evolve Treatment Centers, we recognize the significant increase in substance abuse among teenagers, particularly with dangerous opioids like fentanyl. This guide is a resource for parents looking to educate themselves and take proactive steps in ensuring the safety and well-being of their teens. Below, we’ll dive into what parents need

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October 30, 2023
Parents

Common Household Products Teens Use to Get High

Teens who experiment with illegal drugs or use prescription drugs recreationally can develop a substance use disorder, or what most people call an addiction. Teens can become addicted to heroin, opioid pain relievers, benzodiazepines, marijuana, hallucinogens, and many other drugs. When addiction escalates, teens can become resourceful, creative – and irresponsible – in their quest to get high. They can empty their savings account to purchase street drugs. They may

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March 13, 2020
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Anxiety & Mood Disorders

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 use of cannabis, and in 14 states, possession of small amounts of cannabis was decriminalized. However, marijuana was completely illegal for medical and recreational use in most states, and cannabis use among teenagers was at its lowest point since 1979. Now, in the year 2022, things have changed. Recreational cannabis

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October 30, 2022
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Anxiety & Mood Disorders

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 of 13 and 19 begin to gain a sense of independence and determine their place in the world. These developmental years typically set the stage for the remainder of their lives. It’s also a time when peer pressure, experimentation, and testing boundaries are prevalent. Teenagers learn about sex, romance, and

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October 28, 2022
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Family & Home Life

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 one of the following levels of care: Residential Treatment Center (RTC) Teens with severe substance use disorder who are not stable at home and cannot participate in school life may need the full support of an adolescent residential treatment center. Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Teens with moderate or severe substance

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September 30, 2022
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Drugs & Alcohol

The Results Are In: Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Use During the Pandemic

We wanted to take a look at the impact of the pandemic on adolescent drug and alcohol use. During 2021, Did Teens Smoke, Drink, and Vape More Than in 2020? In March of 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic swept across the United States, experts on adolescent development issued a series of dire warnings about the potential negative impact of the public health measures enacted in most states, cities, and communities.

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August 4, 2022
Side Effects of Drugs in Teens
Addiction

Mental Health Treatment Centers for Teen Addiction

If you’re a parent who recently discovered your teen has an addiction disorder, the first thing you want to do is find them the help they need. That means you’re probably thinking, “I need to find a drug rehab center for my teenager.” That’s a good idea, and it will put you on the right path, but there’s something else to consider. In the 21st century, we don’t always separate

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July 30, 2022
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Drugs & Alcohol

Teen Marijuana Use in the New Era of Legalization

Does Legalization Mean Adolescents Think Marijuana is Harmless? “Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.” That’s the first sentence in the article “Marijuana Legalization And Historical Trends In Marijuana Use Among US Residents Aged 12–25: Results From The 1979–2016 National Survey On Drug Use And Health.” That sentence – and others that say the same thing with slightly different words – also appears on websites

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July 7, 2022
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Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Hope In Recovery: Good News for Teens in Depression Treatment

We have some good news for teens in depression treatment. It works. Three New Studies Show Treatment is Headed in the Right Direction When we read about mental health issues in the news these days, almost everything we encounter is negative. Headline and stories are filled with dire warnings about the precarious state of teen mental health in 2022. Troubling trends in the prevalence of depression and anxiety combined with

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June 24, 2022

Long-Term Effects of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Do Teens Grow Out of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder? On June 9th, 2020, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTS) released a Recommendation Statement in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) directed toward primary care providers about screening patients for unhealthy drug use. For those who haven’t heard of the USPSTS, don’t worry. Not many people have. Here’s who they are, along with their mission statement: “The

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June 20, 2022