By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: December 22, 2020 Updated: March 24, 2021 Could your teen be using drugs? It’s a common misconception that teen alcohol use is normal and doesn’t need to be addressed. However, experimentation can lead to addiction quickly, especially for teens struggling with other mental health issues. If you suspect teenage…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: September 9, 2020 Updated: July 21, 2021 Everyone experiences certain levels of stress in their lives, but some people are affected by stress in ways that significantly affect their social and work lives. Although the terms are often used interchangeably in conversation, it can be important to understand the…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: July 13, 2020 Updated: March 11, 2021 If you are struggling with childhood trauma and mental health, you should know that you are not alone. A lot of people who experienced trauma in their childhood have problems with their mental health at a later date. That can be because…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: February 6, 2020 Updated: March 5, 2020 Generally, when we think of people struggling with substance abuse we think of adults. It’s important to remember that this isn’t always the case. Rather, teen drug abuse is a growing problem that has far-reaching effects. Moreover, it’s not something that happens…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: September 24, 2019 Updated: August 26, 2020 From teenage years to adulthood, our kids go through tremendous transitions. It puts a lot of stress on our young people. Sometimes, the stress translates to illicit behaviors like taking drugs and drinking while underage. One look at recent underage drinking statistics…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: August 20, 2019 Updated: August 14, 2019 Purple drank, also known as “lean,” is both an addictive and harmful drug cocktail. It can lead to long-term dependency, dangerous behavioral changes, and significant side effects. While purple drank is commonly consumed in social settings, it is important to understand the…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: August 12, 2019 Updated: August 15, 2019 Your medicine cabinet may cause the death of your teen, due to cough syrup abuse. It may surprise parents and caretakers to know that their medicine cabinet filled with seemingly harmless OTC (over the counter) cough syrups, can be life-threatening for your…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: June 19, 2019 Updated: June 14, 2019 Am I bipolar? Do I need bipolar disorder treatment? This is actually a tough question to answer. You may feel like your life is spinning out of control at times, or like you don’t want to get out of bed. But, is it…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: March 4, 2019 Updated: April 4, 2019 For many, college is a time of exploration and the first opportunity to spread their wings away from home. For some, however, it turns into a dangerous time filled with substance abuse. There are far-reaching effects of alcohol on young adults. However,…
By Crestview Recovery Crestview Recovery Published: September 11, 2018 Updated: September 19, 2018 Over four million Americans are living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). While other mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, get a lot of attention, BPD also needs equal representation. Nearly 70% of people with this personality disorder will attempt…