Are you worried that your teen may be experimenting with drugs and alcohol or involved with pornography? If your teen is addicted or if you’re worried, you may feel confused, frightened, and wonder where to turn for help. Teen addiction is on the rise. It is a disease that affects adolescents in every ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic group. You are not alone!
Signs of a Drinking or Drug Problem
As a parent, it’s hard to find the balance between accepting that teenagers make mistakes and knowing when there is a big problem. You may suspect your youth has been using alcohol, cigarettes, or pills but don’t know how seriously to take it. Below are a few signs that your child may have an alcohol or drug addiction problem and that it’s time to get professional counseling. We offer distinctly Christian counseling services here in the metro Atlanta area and online counseling for the state of Georgia. We are here to help.
- Hidden bottles in their room
- The scent of pot in your house
- Pills missing from your medicines
- E-cigarettes or vape pens found hidden in their backpack
Substance Abuse and the Teen Brain
Peer pressure is the most common reason teens try addictive substances. They want to “fit in.” Since teens may not readily see the damage caused by addiction, they believe that they will be okay. The fact is – drugs and alcohol are dangerous. Addictions form quickly and have the ability to permanently damage the developing teen brain.
Hope for Addicted Teens
The good news is that teen addiction is a disease that can be treated. At Restoration Counseling of Atlanta, we care about your teen and the impact that addiction has on your family. Our counselors use proven treatments and resources so that your teen can break free of addiction and experience the freedom of recovery.
Contact us today for help.