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Looking for the Signs of Heroin Use in Your Teen

By Veronica Cartagena | August 4, 2016

Heroin use is becoming increasingly common nationally across all age groups, fueled in large part by prescription drug abuse. Many people, including teens, who abuse … Read more

Does Early Drinking Increase the Risk of Alcoholism Later in Life?

By Veronica Cartagena | July 28, 2016

Among the dangers of early drinking behavior in young people is an increased risk of alcoholism later in life. In addition to seeking treatment for … Read more

What Parents Can Do to Support the Addiction Recovery Process

By Veronica Cartagena | July 21, 2016

When teens enter addiction treatments, parents play an enormous role in their success. Helping a teen enter rehab in Ft. Lauderdale is the first important … Read more

Exploring the Reach of Heroin Addiction

By Veronica Cartagena | July 14, 2016

Heroin addiction, once thought to be confined to the inner cities, has now reached every community and every walk of life. There is no typical … Read more

Exploring the Link Between Sexual Assault and Drug Abuse in Teens

By Veronica Cartagena | July 7, 2016

Abuse, including sexual assaults, is strongly linked to addiction in both teens and adults. Teens who are the victims of sexual assaults have a higher … Read more

Exploring the Link Between Depression and Drug Use in Teens

By Veronica Cartagena | June 30, 2016

Teens who use drugs frequently have a co-occurring mental health problem, like depression, alongside their addictions. There is a particularly tight relationship between depression and … Read more

Why the Teenage Brain Is Susceptible to Addiction

By Veronica Cartagena | June 23, 2016

Despite what many people believe, addiction is not a disease that only affects adults. The seeds of addition are often found in adolescence, largely because … Read more

Setting Goals for Addiction Aftercare

By Veronica Cartagena | June 16, 2016

Aftercare is an essential part of addiction recovery. After the initial rehab process, aftercare supports people in recovery as they transition back to their normal … Read more

Helping Teens Overcome Peer Pressure to Drink

By Veronica Cartagena | June 9, 2016

For teens, the pressure to drink is everywhere, and it can be overwhelming. Even teens that are committed to staying sober are vulnerable without the … Read more

The Real Story on Alcohol and Drugs

By Veronica Cartagena | May 26, 2016

Addiction is a deeply personal struggle. Individuals become dependent on drugs or alcohol for vastly different reasons. Sadly, teenagers who suffer from drug addiction or … Read more