The misuse of prescription drugs among teens continues to grow. According to recent statistics, 2.5% of 12- to 17-year-olds abuse prescriptions annually, while 7.1% of high school seniors have abused prescription drugs in their lifetime. Alprazolam, brand name Xanax, “xannies”, or “xans,” is one of the most commonly misused prescriptions. It is commonly prescribed as …
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Why Can’t My Kid Have Nicotine in Treatment?
So many restrictions as you enroll your teenager into residential treatment will have you questioning the rules. You may even worry that taking nicotine away will make treatment harder before it makes anything better. In most teen programs, nicotine rules are not about helping teens settle, cutting down addiction-driven behavior, protecting the treatment setting, improving …
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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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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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