5 Ways For Teens To Stay Drug Free

January 13, 2018

You can enjoy being a teen without the use of drugs, but it takes dedication and knowledge for most teens. For example, the 12 Step Program is a great for teens who do and don’t use drugs. What is the 12 step program? The 12-step program is used by most recovery clinics as a way to refrain, recover, and abstain from drug use. Teens utilize recovery steps, often times with a sponsor. A sponsor can help a teen stay on track with 24 hour availability and they’ll walk with you through the recovery steps. Thus, a sponsor is another way for a Read more »

How To Talk To Your Teen About Drugs

October 6, 2017

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Talking about drugs can be difficult. It’s an important conversation for parents to have with teens, but many don’t know where to start. If you are concerned, it’s a good idea to keep the following tips in mind. Be Factual Teenagers are far more informed than you might think. When you talk about drugs, stay away from the scare tactics. Instead, be real. Tell them what can really happen if they used drugs, both from a health standpoint and a legal standpoint. Let them know about the real consequences. There are enough problems with drugs that Read more »

6 Reasons Teens Try Drugs and/or Alcohol

April 21, 2017

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There is no one reason why teenagers may use alcohol or drugs. But here are several of the main issues and reasons for the behavior of teenage alcohol and drug use. 1. Teens see others doing it. Teens will see a lot of people consuming substances. They will see their parents ass well as other adults smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, and trying other substances. Additionally, a teen’s social scene will often revolve around smoking pot or drinking. If teens don’t openly encourage each other to try drinking or smoking pot, they may want to try it because they see their Read more »

Cool Things for Teens to Do that Don’t Involve Drugs or Alcohol

February 1, 2017

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One concern that seems to be popular among teens about being drug free is the concern that without drugs and/or alcohol there won’t be anything fun to do. That is just not true. There are a ton of things that you can do to have fun without using drugs or alcohol. Have a look at this list for a few ideas: Listen to your favorite music. Listening to music is a great way to have fun. Get together with a group of friends, make a playlist, and listen to the whole thing. Take turns showing each other your favorite songs and Read more »

Recovery for Teens: It’s Okay to Ask for Help

January 20, 2017

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We are a group of drug and alcohol free teens, but not all of us have always been that way. Our friend, Thomas, used to have a drinking problem. Ever since he started drinking his father’s whiskey in secret when he was 14, he developed an alcohol habit. Luckily, last year he was able to go to rehab at The Recovery Village and seek treatment. After going through the program, he was able to find something new to live for, a new hope. There is a misconception that teens can’t have drinking problems. Afterall, they aren’t even old enough to drink Read more »