Teen crisis intervention is an ongoing proposition in the inner city. The public is well aware of the millions of treasure that has gone into city after city in an effort to stem the tide of teen age drug abuse and crime. It is, though, especially heartening to see help extended the old fashioned way, […]
Teens at risk seldom see themselves that way. The typical arrogance and sense of omnipotence that is characteristic of teens can easily lead them into making some down right idiotic decisions. Such as knowingly taking drugs that they are, indeed, convinced are harmful, but they choose to risk their health and lives anyway.
Especially noted for […]
Boarding schools actually make a world of sense these days. That statement is prompted by reading a recommendation that, much as we make sure our kids are in good physical health prior to starting school, we ought to also submit them to mental health screening. Oh my. And if your reaction is a similar […]
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder can set an at risk teen up for a fall if left undiagnosed. Or so it seems when hearing the story from a neighbor, Jean.
“I didn’t have a clue about ADD until my son was diagnosed. I’ve heard that a lot - parents discovering they had ADD that way - through […]
Teen crisis intervention campaigns mounted in the form of public service ads have given the anti-drug activists a few slogans; “Just say no” and “Your brain on drugs” are familiar admonitions, but are they effective?
A piece on Slate.com that reviews the newest release of anti-drug ads directed at troubled teenagers and suggests that this new […]
Boarding schools are not the last resort for parents dealing with teen age drug abuse. Boarding schools, in many instances, are very often the best and wisest choice to deal with troubled teenagers. Many teens at risk go through out-patient drug rehab programs successfully, yet relapse a few months later. A primary cause for relapse […]
Teen help is seriously hampered by Hollywood celebrities making drug addiction appear to be a walk in the park. Britney will make another album, Lindsay Lohan will make another movie , so what is the big deal? Parents of out of control teens may be wondering if it is even worth their time to […]
Teen crisis intervention programs are often the result of media hype. That can be a two edged sword. Parents need to be aware of the dangers confronting their troubled teenagers, but by the same token, if the media goes too far in demonizing a drug, the ultimate effect may be a dilution of the anti-drug […]
Schools for Troubled teens that incorporate animal assisted or equine assisted therapy as part of the curriculum for their population of troubled teens are creating an extremely valuable learning experience. The angry and shut down teen has the rare opportunity to rip the walls down from his heart, discovering a measure of safety in loving […]
Teen help comes in unexpected ways. Teen crisis intervention sometimes is a huge production with fund raising campaigns and monthly meetings and earnest, dedicated volunteers
Then sometimes intervention comes in a dream. That one clear and lucid moment when a troubled teen first realizes the possibilities of a world outside their pain or sorrow. A promise […]