Straight Edge and the Punk Revolution The Straight Edge movement (which is frequently identified with an “sXe” logo) arose from a corner of the punk rock... Read more 12min read
Marijuana Aftercare and Relapse Prevention The current state of marijuana use and abuse can present a barrel of contradictions for adults and teens alike. Medical... Read more 11min read
The Promise of Sobriety A substance abuser will fool himself into thinking that drugs or alcohol hold a better promise of making him feel good... Read more 11min read
Beating Boredom in Sobriety Boredom is one of the worst enemies that a drug addict or alcoholic might face during his recovery from substance... Read more 11min read
Ongoing Support for Teens in Recovery The external and internal influences that created a person’s drug addiction and alcoholism do not disappear after he... Read more 11min read
Relapse Prevention for Teens in Recovery Teens who are struggling to overcome substance abuse problems often have a much more difficult road ahead of them than... Read more 12min read
What to Do When Your Teen Relapses Relapses are not uncommon events when a teen or adolescent is struggling through recovery from drug addiction or... Read more 12min read
Supporting Proper Aftercare for Your Adolescent An adolescent’s path to long-term sobriety begins with a rehab program, and continues for months or years afterwards... Read more 10min read
Self Identity and What It Means for Teen Recovery Addiction counselors and therapists have long recognized the connection between self-esteem and substance abuse.... Read more 11min read
Relapse Triggers and How to Avoid Them Anecdotal stories about recovering drug addicts and alcoholics who have experienced a relapse are so common that many... Read more 11min read
