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Teen issues

Teen issues

Anger, Defiance, Disrespect

What are Anger, Defiance and Disrespect in a teen? Anger, defiant and disrespectful behavior in a teenager is characterized by a complete change of lifestyle and behavior to that which is opposite of friends and/or family. This behavior is not always for attention, but can be an escape. As your teen transitions from being a child to an adult, he experiences conflicting emotions and changing hormones. He questions authority, rebels…
Lindsay
March 12, 2024
Teen issues

Internet and Computer Addiction

What is Internet and Computer Addiction? American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV will include Internet-use Disorder as a mental illness โ€œrecommended for further studyโ€ in May 2013. The general description of Internet and Computer Addiction is the compulsive need and excessive use of computer, smartphones and tablets that interferes with daily activities. Warning Signs Losing track of time or lying about the amount of time…
Lindsay
March 10, 2024
Teen issues

Drug or Alcohol Abuse

What is Drug Abuse? Drug Abuse is the improper or excessive use or misuse of a substance. It is portrayed by a destructive pattern that affects daily living and causes problems at home, school, work, with friends, with the law, etc. General Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse Sudden change in behavior Withdrawal from the family Lying Changes in sleep pattern; awake for long periods of time or excessive sleepiness…
Lindsay
March 8, 2024
Teen issues

Drug or Alcohol Addiction

What is addiction? Merriam-Webster.com defines addiction as the compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; persistent, compulsive use of a substance known to be harmful by the user. Drug or alcohol addiction is a disease with a destructive pattern. There is a physical dependence that drives the addict with an overwhelmingly strong desire…
Lindsay
March 5, 2024
Teen issues

Anxiety Disorder

What is an Anxiety Disorder? Wikipedia defines Anxiety Disorder is a group of disorders characterized by excessive worrying, uneasiness, apprehension and fear about future uncertainties based on either real or imagined events. An Anxiety Disorder exists when the excessive feelings begin to interfere with everyday life such as: school, work or relationships with others. Many Anxiety Disorders start in children and teens. Some anxiety is good. It can help a…
Lindsay
February 22, 2024