Though declining slightly from 2006 to2007, the statistics concerning teens drinking and driving are still staggering every year and should serve as a warning that action needs to be taken by parents, communities, and government. Because driving safely requires concentration, dexterity, visual acuity, and coordination, a small rise in the blood alcohol level can impair [...]
Archive for the ‘Depression’ category
Danger: Teens Drinking and Driving
September 27th, 2009Boarding School for Troubled Teens
September 27th, 2009In every age and place, some students have trouble adjusting to home life and school demands. Much of the time, families and schools are not prepared to meet their unique emotional and academic demands. In such cases, caregivers can choose from a variety of therapeutic boarding schools for troubled teens. These allow teenagers to develop [...]
Depression teenagers
September 27th, 2009Depression in teenagers has risen dramatically in the past decade, with many health experts estimating that at least 20% of all teenagers will suffer from the often debilitating condition. The majority of depression can be traced to personal or societal stresses, including peer pressures, relationship breakups, and family and academic difficulties. But in some teenagers, [...]
School for Troubled Teens
September 26th, 2009For parents battling the challenges that come with having teenage children, life can be overwhelming at times. Teenagers are naturally rebellious, exerting their strength in gaining independence. While it is natural to want children to become strong, independent adults, sometimes a teenager’s rebellion can lead to a troubled life, calling for reinforcement. Some families are [...]
Programs for troubled teens
September 25th, 2009Finding the right solution for troubled teenagers may make the difference between reinstating a happy family situation and continuing with turmoil. In severe cases, temporarily removing the teenager from the home and into a supervised program may be the best solution. If a teenager’s behavior begins to threaten other family members or themselves, taking immediate [...]
Teenager Depression
September 24th, 2009The ups and downs of a teenager’s moods have a long list of causes, but few clues for how parents and friends should respond. When sadness becomes cause of depression in teenagers, it may be tied to hormonal changes, stress from an ever-changing status in the world, a family history of depression or a one-time [...]
Symptoms of Teenage Depression
September 23rd, 2009Everyone agrees that the teen years are often rocky. Predictably, teen behavior is often irrational. However, lurking behind all the “normal” teen behavior may be undiagnosed depression. Since 1 out of 5 teens suffer from clinical depression, and untreated teen depression can lead to such serious outcomes as substance abuse or even suicide, it’s important [...]
Teenage Drug Rehab
September 23rd, 2009Does your teen need teenage drug rehabilitation? Having one of your children turn to drugs abuse or alcohol use can be a heartbreaking experience. You are probably asking yourself if there was anything you could have done differently that might have helped, or if you somehow pushed them toward their bad decision. However, many teenagers [...]
Drugs and Teenagers
September 23rd, 2009The three most frightening words to parents of teens are “Drugs and Teenagers”. For decades they have suffered nightmares of their children being lost in the world of illegal drug use, distribution, and law enforcement.
The connection between drugs and teenager’s is no longer the sleazy character standing on the corner offering to get them high [...]
Teen Programs
September 23rd, 2009There are many varieties of Teenage programs that may be available in your local community. These programs are places for your child to spend his time with others his age in a safe, enjoyable atmosphere that is centered on activities that promote positive behavior, new interests, and guidance. Below we will discuss some of the [...]
