At least 1 in 100 children and teens suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but many parents miss the signs. That’s because we are often looking for visible compulsions, like handwashing. But one of the most common and cruel forms of OCD, especially in teen boys, is Pure-O – a battle fought entirely in the mind. Because …
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We Found Weed in Our Son’s Room – Should We Call the Police or a Therapist?
You open your son’s drawer, not expecting much, maybe socks or headphones tangled in a cord. Then you see a small plastic bag. The smell hits before the thought does, and you know it’s marijuana. At this point, you may not know what to do or who to talk to. First and foremost, this discovery …
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How Cannabis Affects Teen Boys Differently – Weed, Anxiety, and Amotivation
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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