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Posts Tagged ‘addiction’

Ask a Therapist: Is Self-Harm an Addiction?

By Embark Behavioral Health
Teen struggling with self-harm addiction uses distraction techniques so she doesn’t cut.

Learn if self-harm can be an addiction, the signs to look out for, and how to stop an addiction to self-harm, including cutting.

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A Modern Guide to Teen Marijuana Use

By Embark Behavioral Health
Mother looks online for modern guide to teen marijuana use for parents.

Learn the common names used for marijuana, the effects weed has on teenagers, and how parents can help stop cannabis use.

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Adderall and Ritalin Misuse: What Parents Need To Know

By Embark Behavioral Health
Teen girl who has misused Adderall and Ritalin to help with studying.

Learn why teens misuse Adderall and Ritalin, the signs and symptoms, how teens with ADHD are affected, the risks of addiction, and how to help.

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Protecting Your Teen from Self-Medication

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As teenagers grow and seek new experiences, parents begin to worry about the risks associated with these new experiences. Teen substance abuse can have a substantial negative impact on the…

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Winning the Battle Against Meth

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Methamphetamine is one of the most addictive drugs commonly used for recreational use. It is easy to ingest, it is easier to access now with a resurgence in supply, and…

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The Treacherous Path of Meth Addiction

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Most of the time, when you choose a path in life, you can easily choose another path at any time. That is rarely the case with addiction, because addiction is…

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Why Is Meth So Dangerous?

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There are so many drugs out there being used recreationally, and each one has their own set of dangers. Any time you ingest some type of controlled substance without a…

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Can I Become Addicted to Marijuana?

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Marijuana is more commonplace than ever before, especially since there are so many places where it is now legal to carry and use for recreational purposes. Despite the fact that…

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Marijuana is Legal, but is it Safe for Me?

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With all of the conversations around the legalization of marijuana, one of the things that get overlooked is, although it is legal, it is still only legal for those who…

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The Real Dangers of Vaping

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Vaping was originally presented as an alternative to smoking. Some even claimed that it was a way to help people stop smoking. You have likely heard and seen the ad…

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