Addiction Beachside Teen Treatment Center Archives

17 Jun

How Important is Aftercare? 3 Things You Need to Know

Deciding to seek treatment to overcome addiction is the first and one of the most important decisions someone who struggles with addiction will face. However, choosing to begin treatment is not the last decision on your journey to recovery. Successfully completing a 30, 60, or even 90-day addiction treatment program…

17 Jun

Why do Teens Use Heroin?

The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics states at least one in eight teens abused illicit substances in 2019. Of this number, a large majority of these teens use heroin. Between 2016 and 2020, the rate of illegal drug use among American eighth-graders increased by more than 60%. The same…

17 Jun

How Do You Know if Your Teen Has A Problem with Drugs?

Trying to determine if your teen has has a problem with drugs or alcohol can be challenging and emotionally painful for a parent. If you are concerned that your teen may be using and needs addiction help, there are several signs to look for. It can be challenging to face…

17 Jun

Does Addiction Run in the Family?

Several medical and mental health conditions share a genetic link. Examples of common conditions that “run in the family” include asthma, diabetes, cancers, heart disease, and others. One condition many do not think of when talking about genetic or hereditary conditions is addiction. But like coronary artery disease and certain…

13 Apr

5 Signs of Teen Alcohol Abuse

Around 30% of all American 10th grade high school students admit to having consumed alcohol over the last year. As teens get older, those numbers increase and more underage drinkers can be classified as binge drinkers. For any parent, these are worrying statistics. Even a teenager who doesn’t display any overt…