March 1st, 2007 by Ann Walker
A milestone in a troubled teenager’s journey to healing is when they return home from teen boot camp or from the boarding school where they successfully completed a drug treatment program and rehabilitation. It is a time of joy, appreciation and fear. Fear of relapse can haunt the teenager as well as the parent.
An effective […]
March 1st, 2007 by Ann Walker
The tools of the trade in substance abuse are known as paraphernalia. If a parent suspects their troubled teen of drug abuse, these are the items the parent should familiarize themselves with.
The DEA has divided drug paraphernalia into two categories; user -specific and dealer specific.
User-specific products are marketed to drug users to assist them in […]
March 1st, 2007 by Ann Walker
Keisha’s back was pressed flat against the wall, her knees drawn up tight to her chest, almost as if she were trying to penetrate the grey concrete block with her entire body. Her face was tense and her eyes seemingly focused on something faraway, visible only to her. Occasionally a strangely self-satisfied grimace would […]