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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...

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...

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...

Beating Boredom in Sobriety

Boredom is one of the worst enemies that a drug addict or alcoholic might face during his recovery from substance...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Self Identity and What It Means for Teen Recovery

Addiction counselors and therapists have long recognized the connection between self-esteem and substance abuse....

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...

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