What is prescription drug abuse and how dangerous is it?
Intentional use of psychoactive medications in nonmedical purposes is, right after marijuana, the second most popular form of drug abuse in teenagers 12 yrs of age and older. Prescription drugs abuse has became a dangerous and growing trend among teenagers in the United States. Mind altering substances, usually prescribed as treatments against depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, or […]
How to recognize and deal with violent behavior in children
In order to be help violent children successfully change their behavior, parents need to understand the nature of the problem. Understanding risk factors which influence the development of violent behavior in children and recognizing it’s early signs are crucial in taking the proper actions for correcting the behavior and preventing it from becoming a serious problem. What are […]
How to recognize and treat child’s anxiety disorder
What is child’s anxiety disorder? Child’s anxiety is usually a normal phase all children go through. It is caused by exposure to some traumatic event or combination of increased vulnerability and some kind of stressor. In its acute phase, anxiety is a normal human response to real danger, a survival mechanism which prepares our bodies […]
Peer pressure – learning to say no!
It’ s natural and healthy to have friends you can rely on. Having fun together, helping each other, introducing each other to new things, books, music, sports or any other interest you may have. But sometimes friends can push us into doing something we know and feel is wrong. This is called negative peer pressure and it’s […]