Negative Impact of Drug-related Phone Apps

A recently developed drug-related phone app has come to the attention of parents and counselors.

The app which is known as “Roll a Joint”, allows users to create their very own virtual cigarettes; practically erasing the stigma attached to smoking marijuana and other illegal substances while encouraging them to go into the real world and perhaps roll a few joints themselves.

The company that developed the app is known as “Full Duplex Packet”, or FDP Games., and it isn’t the only drug-related game they have created. Their 2 other apps “Smoke a bowl” and “Nose candy” all allude to drugs and can easily be purchased online or even downloaded.

Dr. Hughes, Clinical Director of Inspirations Teen Rehab says that “Anything that would encourage people to use drugs at a younger age, or to start using a drug is concerning.” Also he believes that games with drug-related content promote drug use among the nation’s teens who are already being tempted by the media and their peers to experience different illegal drugs which could have dangerous repercussions.

Stay informed about teen new trends of drug use, abuse and addiction by visiting our websites:
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com

or call:

Adolescent Addiction Treatment Programs: 1-888-757-6237

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BACK TO SCHOOL TALK WITH YOUR TEENS

As Teens Head Back to School, Take Time to Talk. The back to school season is a time of new beginnings for teens, as it is for parents too. It can also be a time of new challenges for many young people dealing with added pressure from friends, especially when it involves teen drug and teen alcohol use. Back to school season is a time for parents to set new boundaries regarding social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, texting and cell phone usage, and internet passcodes. Parents should set time aside, on a regular basis, to meet with their teenager, discuss life issues and events, and remain a pillar of strength and influence, in their teen’s life.

Inspirationsyouth.com, provides a great website for information of teen behaviors, teen drug abuse, teen mental health issues, and high school education within a therapeutic environment. Inspirationsyouth.com is an online resource to help parents start an ongoing dialogue with their kids about avoiding risky behaviors. Parents can learn about what teens are seeing and learning from their increased exposure to media and talk with them about the importance of making positive, choices most of which will determine the direction of their future.

Waiting for the right time to speak with teenagers will result in waiting for too long. In addition to direct conversation with a teen, it is also helpful for parents to keep in touch via the current media and communication styles, including cell phone texting, emails, and twitter. It can be a fun way to keep the lines of communication open.

Reach out to us. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate attention you may contact us:
Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com

Addiction Treatment for Adults and Young Adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Is Your Teen More Likely to Use Drugs/ Drink Alcohol?

There are factors that increase the risk of teens using drugs and/or drinking alcohol. Being aware of these factors can help parents prevent or reduce the risk for their teens. Knowing the common factors that pair with using drugs or alcohol, can help parents decide when it is time to have conversations and take action. According to timetoact.drugfree.org, there are five main categories of these indicators.

1. The Individual: The teen begins to drink or use drugs at an early age, they don’t think drugs are harmful, suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, suffers from depression, anxiety or conduct disorders, impulsive, rebellious.

2. Peers: The teen hangs out with other teens that are rebellious, drink/ use drugs, have positive views of drugs/alcohol, involved in gangs, began drinking/ drug use at an early age.

3. Family: family history of addiction or alcoholism, traumatic events such as abuse or divorce, small amount of parental supervision, no parental expectations on teens, inconsistent punishment, lack of parental concern for drug use, ongoing family conflict/arguing, parents who suffer from mental illness or depression.

4. School: the teen has always struggled with school, learning disability, on the remedial track in school, grades dropping, not doing homework, lack of motivation and commitment.

5. Community: easily accessible drugs and alcohol in the neighborhood, lack of community resources, low income community, music/tv portraying drug use and alcohol positively.

Having these factors present in or around your teen does not guarantee that your teen will use drugs, however the presence of one or more of these factors does increase the ability of your teen to interact with drugs and alcohol.

Inspirations for Youth and Families aka, Inspirations Teen Rehab is here to help your teen and your family through this difficult process.

Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away. If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate attention you may contact us:
Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com

Addiction Treatment for Adults and Young Adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com