Almost everyone who attends college enjoys some newfound adult freedom while there. This is part of growing up. While on campus, 80% of college students drink alcohol, even underage. For almost half of these, binge drinking in college cause friends and loved ones great concern. The problems don’t end with graduation. Binge drinking behavior can…
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including many young adults. Depression can appear different for everyone. It is often characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Moreover, depression can have a significant impact on a person’s quality…
Addiction and substance abuse is not just an adult problem. Young adult addiction has grown more common recently. In fact, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that one in seven young adults struggles with substance abuse. Teen addiction primarily occurs with alcohol and marijuana. However, the National Institute on Drug…
Vaping was once considered a safe alternative to smoking, but the truth is becoming more apparent. Vaping is addictive, comes with many health consequences and can trigger the pathways that lead to addiction, leaving the user vulnerable to more serious drug addiction. Pods for vaping are marketed with bright colors and fun flavors all wrapped…
Finding rehabilitation for young adults can be a stressful process. The wealth of options nowadays means access is no longer the issue. Instead, choosing the best drug rehab for young adults among many options is the concern. Not all addiction rehab for young adults is high-quality. Placing your young adult under someone else’s care involves…
Young adulthood is a life stage with new experiences and major transitions. It can also be a stage of risky behaviors and experimentation with things like drugs and alcohol. That is especially true among college students. Recent data suggests more than half of all college students aged 18-22 engage in drinking within any given one-month…
Young adulthood is a period of emotional, biological, and mental development. It also is the life stage that sees the onset of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and mood swings. The enormous change, matched with growing independence, that young adults often experience sometimes results in exposure to addictive substances. Exposure can…
Recovery is one of the most critical times of your life. You are in a delicate stage of your life and facing a wide range of obstacles ahead of you after just completing drug or alcohol detox and rehab. You’re ready to take on the world, but it is not a simple process. Rely on…
When it comes to alcohol abuse, many teens have no idea they are at risk for it. Sometimes adults don’t either. There are some situations where parents encourage their child or don’t tell them not to engage in drinking. Considering that, you may be unsure what to do about your teen. If he or she…
Is your teen using drugs and alcohol? At a young age, drug and alcohol use can seem like a normal way for teens to “experiment,” but it can lead them down a hazardous road. When you’re worried about what you can do to help them, consider the value of teen rehab. Designed to be flexible…