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Drug or Alcohol Abuse in Teens

Drug or Alcohol Abuse in Teens   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…
Triumph Youth Services
September 3, 2014
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ALS – the Beginning of the Challenge…

ALS - the Beginning of the Challenge... This is how it started. Our staff watched this segment from ESPN and shared it with our students at Triumph Youth Services... They could not wait to participate in something bigger than their own issues. We will share our own video tomorrow on the blog. http://youtu.be/yCoKB_tU9ng
Triumph Youth Services
August 21, 2014
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Impulsive Teen Behavior…

Impulsive Teen Behavior... Risky actions and other problems are associated with this behavior pattern. Symptoms Acting without thinking Difficulty listening Difficulty finishing tasks Frequently interrupts others Yelling at others Hitting others when angry Treatment for Impulsive Behavior Disorders is available using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is a cognitive-behavioral type of treatment that focuses on changing behavior, learning ways to reduce impulsive behaviors, learning to be aware of your actions…
Triumph Youth Services
August 19, 2014
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Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Adolescents that suffer from RAD have the false belief that they are not capable of being loved. Adolescents will seem charming and helpless to outsiders, while waging a campaign of terror within the family. Adolescents with RAD manipulate strangers with charm and even inappropriate affection, but react aggressively as soon as an adult gets too close emotionally. Among people who know them well, these individuals pick…
Triumph Youth Services
August 18, 2014
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)   Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that includes some combination of the following problems: difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. ADHD affects millions of children and teens and often persists into adulthood. Adolescents with ADHD may also struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships, substance abuse and poor performance in school. While treatment will not cure ADHD, it can help a great…
Triumph Youth Services
August 16, 2014