Parenting a teenage boy can come with ups and downs, but ultimately, parents and caregivers want the best for their son as he grows and develops into an adult. Many parents are faced with new challenges in our day and age, with advancements in technology and countless new environmental stressors. Learning how to navigate through [...]
Contributed by RiverWoods Behavioral Health System clinical content team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. The decision to clean up your finances and rebuild credit after substance abuse is a positive step. Financial debt and financial problems may seem like a dark cloud that you would like to avoid, but progressively diminishing the shadow that it [...]
A gambling habit, like drug and alcohol abuse, can quickly develop into a powerful addiction. Sure, it may start out as harmless fun, or an exciting way to pass a few hours in the evening, but the allure of the action-packed casino environment and the looming promise of a big win can lead to overlooking [...]
The number of stories about teen suicide caused by bullying seems to multiply each year. While bullying used to occur primarily in the schoolyard and classroom, the prevalence of young people joining social media sites has led to a new arena for psychological abuse. The link between bullying and suicide among young people is well [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The recovery process from addiction and substance abuse can be full of unknowns. After struggling with an addiction to drugs and alcohol for any length of time, letting go of old habits and learning to trust the process of recovery can [...]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.