Accepting that your Child can Engage in Substance Abuse, Can Help Prevent it to Start With

Recent polls have shown that most parents under estimate the likelihood that their child would consume alcohol or use drugs. Furthermore, the polls revealed that only about 10% of parents believed their teen had used alcohol within the past year, which leads researchers to believe that most familiesdon’t have open communication with their teens or have extreme difficulty envisioning their child as one of the delinquents they often see on TV.

Whether they chose to believe it or not, 50% of tenth graders reported using alcohol and marijuana in the past year and only a third of parents believed the percentage was 60% or higher, suggesting that most parents don’t believe young teens are engaging in such behaviors.

Dr. Bernard Biermann of the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital believes that parents should never assume their teens are not enticed by illegal drugs and substances, and that it is crucial that they remain vigilant and openly communicate with their children about even the most sensitive topics. Biermann also believes that if parents foster the “not my child” belief system, they will lose the chance to be actively involved in their child’s life and might unintentionally turn a blind eye tothe potentially harmful circumstances their teens may end up facing.

Is your child in need of help for substance use, abuse and addiction?

We at Inspirations Teen Rehab understand the unique challenges of being a parent. If you have any questions, please know that we are here to provide you with support and guidance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions free of charge about teen drug rehab, teen substance abuse, adolescent addiction, teen intervention, teen behavior, teen depression or other related matters.

Reach out to us. Teen Recovery is just a phone call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate attention contact us:

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Drugs and Alcohol is Part of Every Parent's Concern, Specially Around Prom Season

Considered a "memorable" event for teens, the prom and the graduation season shortly proceeding have statistically proven to be a risky time of the year for its vulnerable admirers; so many of which succumb to binge drinking, excessive parting and life threatening drug overdoses.

Often teens, notably high school seniors, believe themselves to be above the law and while engaging in risky behaviors such as underage drinking, driving under the influence and using illegal narcotics, jeopardize their lives and the lives of their peers while clearly demonstrating a lack of self control.

In the recent years there has been a growing amount of government and non government prevention groups educating both parents and teens about the consequences and risks involving drugs and alcohol behaviors. As new drugs, "legal" and illegal keeps threatening our teens, more needs to be done to educate both parents and teens. Our children need to be enlightened about the real understanding of not only what goes on in their minds and bodies while they are under the influence of drugs and alcohol, but also been taught about the long term consequences that such behaviors cause.

If you are a concerned parent who needs to learn more about new drugs and trends related to teen drug abuse and addiction, visit our website. Inspirations Teen Rehab provides detailed information on recent drugs been abuse by teens as well as a description of our adolescent addiction treatment and programs and behavior treatment programs.

Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away.

Addiction Treatment for Teens:
1-888-757-6237
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How to Tell if my Teen is Using Drugs or Drinking?

Let’s face it; it can be difficult for a parent to confirm if a child is using drugs or alcohol. Of course a parent can catch a teen in the act or find evidence in their bedroom; however in most cases it is not that simple. According to timetoact.drugfree.org, there are steps and signs to help.

1. Ask: If you and your teen have open lines of communication, then this would a good first step for you. Be careful not to attack your teen; you want to avoid escalating the situation to where the teen becomes defensive or tries to run away.

2. There are signs that can help you identify if your teen is using or drinking:

• Behavioral Issues: Mood swings, unusually tired, very silent, decrease of inhibitions, lack of motivation, unusual clumsiness, poor balance, uncoordinated, obnoxious behavior, laughing at nothing, secretive, depression, hostile/angry, awake for long periods of time followed by long sleep periods, slur speech, unable to form sentences. Change in relationships with family members or friends.

• Personal Appearance: Poor hygiene, mess/unclean clothes, careless appearance, burns or ashes on fingers/lips, flushed cheeks or face, track marks on arms/legs and long sleeves/pants in warm weather.

• A Change in Personal Habits: locking bedroom doors, going out every night, disrespecting family, new group of friends, smell of smoke on clothes/breath, heavy consumption of chewing gum or mints, use of eye drops, frequently breaking curfew, money problems, reckless driving or accidents, avoiding eye contact, sudden use of candles/ air fresheners, clenched teeth, secret phone calls/text messages and munchies or increase in snacks and appetite.

• School/Work Issues: loss of interest, grades dropping, decrease participation in hobbies/ sports, skipping class, complaints from teachers or coworkers, getting into fights, not fulfilling duties.

• Health Issues: Nose bleeds, frequent sickness, dramatic weight loss/gain, accidents, bruises, headaches, sweatiness, vomiting, seizures, and excessive thirst.

• Home/Car Problems: prescriptions disappearing, missing cigarettes/alcohol, money/valuables missing, unusual smells, containers, wrappers, seeds, pipes/bongs in glove box, rolling papers, increase in lighters.

One of these problems alone is not enough to confirm that your teen is using drugs or drinking, but could be a result of normal teenage growth. However, if you begin to see many changes and an increase in the areas mentioned above than you mihgt want to contact Inspirations Teen Rehab to help your teen.

Inspirations for Youth and Families aka, Inspirations Teen Rehab is here to help your teen and your family through this difficult process.

Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate attention you may contact us:

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com

Addiction Treatment for Adults and Young Adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com