Teen boys are more vulnerable to cannabis addiction than you’d imagine. According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 11.2% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 used marijuana in the preceding year. For teenage boys, this use can unlock a variety of problems that go beyond getting high. Let’s take a closer look at …
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My Son Says “I’m Fine” but Sleeps All Day-Is This Teen Depression?
Does your adolescent claim to be OK yet spend most of the day asleep? We know how uncomfortable it may be. Your adolescent withdraws, closes the door, and spends more time in bed than anywhere else. At the same time, half of you think that he’s simply tired, and the other half murmurs that there’s …
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Opioid Abuse in Teens: The Dangers of Opioid Addiction
Between the start of the pandemic and 2023, adolescent overdose fatalities more than doubled. Even with a slight recent decrease, the numbers remain devastatingly high. In 2023, 76% of all teenage drug overdose deaths involved opioids. This is a clear and present danger to your teen. Nexus Teen Academy is here to walk you through the darkness. We’ll …
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‘I Don’t Feel Anything’: Teen Emotional Numbness Explained
When you hear your teen say “Nothing matters,” or “I do not feel anything,” you can easily get worried. It can be heartbreaking to see your teen move through the day without emotion or spark. Emotional numbness may look like apathy, but it is not. It is also not teen defiance or laziness. It is simply an …
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Gender Envy
Gender envy is a common term used to describe desire or admiration for another person’s gender expression. It may include physical traits, style, or voice. It is not a medical diagnosis but a cultural and social concept that has gained recognition over time, especially among teenagers who are still exploring and understanding their identity. In …
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