Beachside Teen Treatment Center

18 Jun

Ritalin Abuse – Be Aware of the Signs

Ritalin is a highly effective medication used to treat teens suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a very real mental illness. Commonly referred to by its trade name, Ritalin, methylphenidate is classified as a narcotic per the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration due to its similarities to morphine, amphetamines, and…
18 Jun

Depression and Anger

While depression or anger can strike anyone, depression and anger in girls can have its own unique problems. Girls are by nature more emotional. As such, when they feel something, they feel it deeply. This can make emotions such as depression or anger seem far worse than they actually are.
18 Jun

MMOs and Video Game Addiction

Your teen immediately escapes to his room as soon as he bursts through the door from school. Dropping his backpack, ignoring your questions, he can’t focus on anything but playing online with his “friends”. You peek in to see who he is talking to and realize that he is completely…