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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Fentanyl Use in Teens: Overdose Risks, Signs, Prevention
Fentanyl is one of the deadliest drugs that is affecting the nation and is the main driver behind the deadly opioid crisis. While the problem primarily affects adults, teens and adolescents also fall victim to these drugs as well. This guide is here to walk you through this new reality. We’ll explore why teens are …
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Alcohol + THC in Teen Boys: The Risky Combo Parents Overlook
With marijuana becoming more accessible and alcohol being a constant presence in teen culture, it’s easy for teenage boys to drown in substance abuse. But there’s a specific danger that often gets overlooked: the combination of alcohol and THC. In the subsequent sections, Nexus Teen Academy is going to explain how an Alcohol + THC combination affects …
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