Parenting teens is filled with challenges! Is your teen’s behavior normal hormone changes and part of growing up? Or is your teen struggling with stress, depression, suicide, eating disorders, or substance abuse problems? Is your teen a bully or a bully’s victim? Is your teen addicted to their cell phone or the internet? Are there problems with internet pedophiles, internet bullying, or internet stalking? Is your vulnerable teenager being groomed by a pedophile? Is your daughter’s relationship abusive or do you suspect a teenager may be a victim of physical or sexual abuse? Answer these Yes/No questions to help you learn the symptoms and warning signs of a number of issues affecting teen-aged children.
What Is Drug Addiction? Drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive or uncontrollable drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences. It usually starts with the voluntary act of taking drugs, but over time, a person’s ability to choose not to do so becomes compromised. Drug addiction changes … Read more
What Is Drug Abuse? Drug abuse refers to the habitual misuse of drugs, which can lead to addiction, dependence, and other negative consequences. It involves the use of a drug in a way that is harmful to the individual or others. This can include using drugs in higher doses than prescribed, using drugs for non-medical … Read more
How can I tell if I or my child might be a binge eater? Binge eating is a newly recognized eating disorder in which the sufferer has frequent episodes of compulsive overeating. Unlike anorexia and bulimia, binge eating disorder occurs almost as often in men as in women. Binge eating disorder can cause high blood … Read more
How can I tell if my child or someone I know might have bulimia? Purging seems like an easy way to control weight. ‘Eat anything you want, as much as you want, and never gain an ounce! Just get rid of the calories consumed.’ Unfortunately, more than just calories are expelled during purging. The loss … Read more
What Is Cell Phone Addiction? Cell phone addiction, also known as problematic or compulsive mobile phone use, is a behavioral addiction characterized by excessive or compulsive use of cell phones, often to the detriment of one’s physical health, mental well-being, relationships, and daily functioning. People who have developed a cell phone addiction need to check … Read more
What Is Compulsive Gambling? Gambling is the act of wagering money or something valuable on an event with an uncertain outcome, typically the gambler has the hope of winning money or something else. These activities include betting on sports events, buying lottery tickets, or playing casino games like poker or roulette. Governments regulate gambling so … Read more
What Is Compulsive Shopping? Compulsive shopping, also known as compulsive buying disorder (CBD) or oniomania, is a behavioral disorder characterized by an overwhelming urge to shop and make purchases, often leading to negative consequences. People with compulsive shopping tendencies may experience excitement or relief while shopping but afterward may feel guilty, remorseful, or anxious about … Read more
Is your drinking considered normal, by you and others, or do you think you may be alcoholic? This quick assessment is based on the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST), one of the most widely used, and is designed to give you an effective screening for lifetime alcohol-related problems and alcoholism. What Is The Alcoholism (MAST) … Read more
What Is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa, often referred to as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape. People with anorexia may restrict their food intake severely, engage in excessive exercise, or use other methods to lose … Read more