Mental Health and Substance Use Guides for Parents of Teens
Watching a teenager battle constant anxiety can leave parents feeling completely lost, unsure of how to communicate, what steps to take, or which clinical interventions...
When a teenager struggles with addiction, finding the right teen substance use treatment can feel overwhelming for parents trying to figure out the right steps,...
Seeing your teen navigate the heavy weight of depression can leave parents feeling paralyzed, unsure of how to reach them, what steps to take, or...
Most parents want to make sure their teenager stays away from drugs and is making safe choices. This can sometimes mean monitoring a teen’s social...
Step 1: Check For Hiding Places Before handing your child the test, check their pockets and have them take off extra clothing layers. You want...
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...
Intuniv is a medication that offers hope and relief for many children struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As a non-stimulant option, it provides...
As a parent, making decisions about your child’s health is never easy, especially when it comes to managing ADHD. One of the most common treatments...
Specialty Guides
How To Drug Test Your Teen at Home
Wondering how to drug test your teen at home? Our step-by-step guide walks parents through how to use an at-home drug test kit, offering a simple and cost-effective way to monitor substance use and support your teen in staying on the right path.
Find The Right Level of Treatment Support for Your Teen
How do you know whether your teen may need outpatient therapy, IOP, PHP, residential treatment, or inpatient stabilization? This guide explains some of the symptoms, behaviors, safety concerns, and changes in daily functioning parents may notice at each level of care.
Finding Treatment Guide
This guide walks parents through the different types of teen mental health and substance use treatment, what to look for in a high-quality program, and the questions to ask before choosing treatment.