Articles: Alchohol & Drug Topics | Mental Health Topics
- Holiday Survival Guide for families with recovering alcoholics/addicts in them
The holidays are a time of great stress and anxiety especially when there are recovering alcoholics and/or drug addicts in the family.
» Learn some survival tips - 'Tis the season for increased teen alcohol use
The number of teenagers using alcohol for the first time is among the highest in the months of December and January.
» Learn more - Alcohol Awareness
Over half of all Maine residents struggle with problems caused by alcohol and other substance use.
» Take a simple alcohol use awareness quiz - Alcohol/Drug use relapse warning signs
65-70% of people in recovery will relapse one or more times before they are able to quit drinking/using drugs for good.
» Learn more - The risks of adolescent alcohol use
People who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence at some time in their lives.
» Learn more - Spring Break: Ladies, have fun but be safe
Heavy drinking during spring break puts women at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, blackouts, and violence.
» Learn more - Summer fun that is bad for your teens
All people, including teens, are creatures of habit. If they create a summer lifestyle revolving around alcohol, it will continue unless caught and corrected.
» Learn more - Teen drinking & driving is highest during July & August
60% of all teen deaths in car accidents are alcohol-related.
» Learn more - The truth about Methamphetamine
Police nationwide rank methamphetamine the number one drug they battle today. Think it isn't here in Maine, think again.
» Learn more - What is addiction?
Addiction is a frequently heard and less understood term used in today's society.
» Learn more about addiction - How to talk to your kids about using drugs and alcohol (before there is a problem)
Many teenagers have said that their parents' opinions mattered to them and/or that they could hear their parents' voices in their head when deciding whether or not to accept a drink/drug.
» Tips on talking to your kids - How to talk to your kids about using drugs and alcohol (when you suspect there is a problem)
If you suspect, or know, that your child has been drinking or using drugs, initiate a discussion with your child immediately and then get them help.
» Learn what to say and do - Inhalant abuse awareness
Drug use/abuse can happen in every home that has a garage with chemicals, a kitchen or a bathroom with cleaning products, or even a home supplied with common household writing implements.
» Learn more - New Psychedelic Drug in Maine: Salvia
Salvia is the new favorite recreational drug among Maine teenagers and early 20-somethings.
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- Teen suicide prevention
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-to-24-year-olds exceeded only by injuries and homicides.
» Learn some warning signs - The importance of your child's self esteem
Part of a parent's job is to help build their child's self-esteem. This is equally important for boys and girls.
» Learn more - Why go to counseling? - Regardless of the size of your problem, going to counseling can offer approaches to solutions that you would never have thought of.
» Learn more - Intervention: how and when to get involved
When you notice someone acting strangely and do nothing, if a mental health issue is the cause, that person could eventually pose a danger to themselves or to others.
» Learn more - How to choose a therapist
The therapist/client relationship is one of the most sacred relationships that you will ever have so choosing the right therapist is an extremely important decision.
» Tips on how to choose someone - When Valentine's Day isn't what it used to be
How do couples know when they need professional counseling to help their relationship?
» Learn more - Stress and your child
Kids today are experiencing heightened levels of ongoing stress. When that stress goes unnoticed or untreated, children will often choose dangerous ways to help them deal with it
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