Are you the parent of a troubled teen that you believe is suffering from addiction? If the answer is yes then you as a parent need to understand that you are not alone and help is out there. The professionals of ZES are here to help families find the perfect help options for their teens that are struggling with addiction
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Addiction
The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as "Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response."
Similar to other chronic diseases, addiction may involve cycles of relapse and a mental state of remission. If untreated, or serious attempts of recovery, the progression of addiction can easily result in dire, sometimes fatal, consequences.
Addiction can take many forms, from eating disorders to drug addiction and even gambling. Whatever the affliction, or choice of addiction, the teenage psyche and overall well being is at greater risk than that of a fully developed adult. Teens who don't receive adequate rehabilitation for their addiction are almost certain to carry their addictive qualities into adulthood.
Parents of a teenage boy or girl suffering from addiction should seek viable treatment options immediately before the addiction progresses further.
and or other issues. If you have any questions in regards to the help options that are available to you then please consider calling the professionals of ZES now for a free consultation at 866-471-8579.
Addiction is a condition in which the body must have a drug to avoid physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Addiction’s first stage is dependence, during which the search for a drug dominates an individual’s life. An addict eventually develops tolerance, which forces the person to consume larger and larger doses of the drug to get the same effect. Therein lies the danger, drugs and other addictive substances are all dangerous and an addict will continue to use in increasingly larger doses that can lead to serious side effects and in many cases death.
It is for this reason that parents need to be ready to intervene at a moments notice. If you believe your child may be suffering from addiction then there are certain signs that you can look for.
Signs of Addiction in Troubled Teens
- Red or bloodshot eyes
- Easily angered
- Lack of motivation × Motivation
/mo·ti·va·tion/ n.Noun Motivation is defined as the reason or reasons that initiates and guides someone to act, behave or strive to do something that in a particular way. Motivation can come from anywhere and usually consists of being something inspirational and often time’s goal oriented. In everyday living motivation is described as the reason someone does something. It is what guides and leads us through our lives. It determines why we act and behave towards activities. If we can find the right motivation in a way we have the ability to do whatever it is the motivation is directed towards. Motivation is determined by both internal and external factors that stimulate a certain desire and energy in a person. Motivation comes from: the intensity of a need or desire, the reward or incentive of an action, and also can come from the expectations a person has on their self or from those that surround them.
- Change in appearance
- Unexplained expenses or irregular need of money
- Secretive behavior
- Change in sleeping patterns
- Withdrawal from family or friends
- Physical Withdrawal like symptoms
If your child is exhibiting these signs and or symptoms then he or she may be struggling with addiction. The professionals of ZES are here to help families of troubled teens
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Troubled Teens
Troubled Teens
/trou.bled/ /teens/
n. Noun
A troubled teen is defined as a person that is between the age 13-19 that is beset by problems or conflict.
Every Teenager faces problems that they must encounter in their life. Problems arise in every person’s life both big and small yet sometimes we allow even the most insignificant of problems affect our lives. Sometimes with teenagers they allow trials in their life greatly affect them in negative ways. Typically when a person (typically teenagers) face problems in their lives, the ability to cope with the problem does not exist. When teenagers turn to other things to cope with the feelings of the problems that they usually face things such as drugs and alcohol, pornography, criminal activity, etc.
It is important to find help for troubled teens as soon as possible. There are many different programs that are available to help troubled teens with the problems that they face each with a different approach and nature to the program.
to find the perfect solution for helping their addicted child. If you are the parent of a troubled teen and are looking for possible solutions then calling ZES for a free consultation may be the first step in your Childs recovery. Please consider calling now and let the professionals of ZES help you to find the therapeutic help option best suited to assisting your child on his road to recovery. Call now at 866-471-8579.