Teen Alcohol Abuse Articles

How To Get Clean from Drugs and Alcohol

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During the teenage years, the pressures to participate in drug and alcohol abuse are at their highest. Statistics from recent studies reveal that 27% of teens misuse some drug each month. These misused drugs include marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, and ecstasy, as well as prescription and over the counter medicines. Perhaps the worst part of it [...]

Breaking the Cycle of Teen Drug Addiction

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Parents face a number of challenges trying to raise happy, healthy children in the 21st century.   Chief among their concerns is the specter of drug abuse and drug addiction.  Mothers and fathers of children who have just entered their teens need to talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol.   Unfortunately, those parents who are [...]

Drugs and Alcohol Alternatives for Teens

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There are many reasons people turn to drugs, but almost all of them can be satisfied with other activities. Drugs cause so many problems and damage to a person’s health that it’s a good idea to look for other ways to satisfy the needs that draw us towards drugs in the first place. Why do [...]

Is Your Teen Abusing Alcohol?

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Even if you’ve talked to your child about alcohol and the negative effects of it, that doesn’t guarantee that he or she will stay away from it. Though having frequent discussions can certainly help, you should still be aware of the signs that your child may be abusing alcohol. Anyone underage shouldn’t be drinking at [...]

How to Get Sober

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Realizing that you have a drinking problem is the first step to getting sober, but it’s a long path to sobriety. And it’s not an easy one, but so very worth it, because once you realize that you no longer need alcohol to survive it opens up a whole new world for you to enjoy! [...]

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Teen Binge Drinking – What it is and How it Kills

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Binge drinking can be dangerous no matter what your age, but for teens, the risks increase. Since the teenage brain is still growing and developing, it is more easily damaged by large amounts of alcohol; binge drinking can be the perfect way to destroy developing brain cells. Almost two-thirds of teens admit to binge drinking. [...]

Teen Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse

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Most people don’t become dependent on alcohol overnight, but it’s important to know what the signs of addiction are. If you think you or a friend might be on the path to alcoholism, now is the time to get some help and avoid the pain and problems that come with an alcohol addiction. Alcohol abuse [...]

The Truth About Detox and Staying Clean

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Detoxing, whether from drugs, alcohol, or both is never fun. Once the body is dependent on a substance, it can be very stubborn about letting it go! That’s why there are detox centers and doctors who can help people get off drugs and quit drinking, because most people can’t do it on their own. Before [...]

How to Get Clean from Drugs

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Whether you are trying to get off drugs yourself, or helping a friend do so, it’s a hard process. There are various methods of getting clean, but it’s important that the addict has support, since it is very difficult to do this alone. There are many ways for a friend to show support. Just being [...]

Fighting Addiction in the 21st Century

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Fighting an addiction is like watching time pass slowly on a clock. The seconds will tick away, you are staying away from it, but boy do you really want more. Maybe you gamble, or want to smoke marijuana or use cocaine. Addiction destroys countless lives in the world. It destroys families. If you have ever [...]