Contributed by Keystone Treatment Center clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. The mechanics of drug addiction is a complex study that has taken many decades for scientists to crack, and even more information is discovered every year. For many years, people mistakenly believed that substance addiction and dependence mostly stemmed from lack of morals [...]
As a parent or caregiver of a teenage boy, you may be overwhelmed at times when you're trying to figure out the best way to help your son navigate through a transitional time in life. With the vast amount of information, parenting books, philosophical approaches, and schools of thought that are available and accessible, many [...]
Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PCLC, and writer for Addiction Hope. No parent wants to discover and deal with pornography addiction in their teen. Yet, it is increasingly common. Pornographic exposure is skyrocketing and our culture is pushing sex everywhere. A hormonal body with a curious brain is primed to be enticed. The signs below [...]
Contributed by Bayside Marin clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. There are several myths of addiction. One such belief is that only the "bad kids" become addicted to substances. This thought abdicates the responsibility of helping all youth say no to drug abuse. Across the nation, young people are more affected by addiction than [...]
Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Month across the United States. During this month, Mental Health America (MHA) holds a number of events and activities based on a central theme of mental health treatment. The theme for this year is “Life with a Mental Illness.” This May, organizers are calling on individuals [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.