by Miriam | Jun 20, 2016 | Autism, Life, Parenting, Teen Advice
The teenage years are the time when parents of children with autism dread. There is a good reason for that, because behaviors will escalate at this time. My son turns 13 next year and I am prepping as well. But these tips I will use myself. I did some research and...
by Miriam | Apr 26, 2016 | Life, Teen Advice
Detox: Your First Step in Recovery From Addiction Overcoming an addiction to drugs, alcohol or any other substance can become emotionally and mentally overwhelming on not only the individual using the substances, but also surrounding family and friends. When you have...
by Miriam | Apr 13, 2016 | Abuse, Life, Parenting, Teen Advice
A frequent contributor, Marilyn Kegley has been sharing her articles on this blog. I am grateful for that, because many teens and pre-teens are curious and many have an urge to experiment with drugs. Parents of teens are not sure how to handle the situation if...
by Miriam | Mar 22, 2016 | Abuse, Life, Parenting, Teen Advice
Marijuana, oftentimes called reefer, grass, pot or weed, is the street name for the parts of the Cannabis sativa plant that are dried and mixed. This includes the seeds, leaves, stems and plants. Marijuana is an illegal drug in the United States, yet the most commonly...
by Miriam | Mar 15, 2016 | Life, Parenting, Self-Development, Teen Advice
The cycle of drug addiction and chemical dependency is a vicious one that can start with an innocent experiment or a prescription. Addiction can sneak up on a high-school child who tries drugs because of peer pressure, or it can viciously attack a vulnerable person...
by Miriam | Feb 24, 2016 | Abuse, Life, Parenting, Self-Development, Teen Advice, Uncategorized
Anxiety, worry, fears and consistent conflicts are all common experiences people have when addiction is an issue. Whether a person is addicted to alcohol, heroin, meth, prescription pills or any number of substances, this is a disease that can completely take over a...
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