Before beginning a 12-step program for addiction, it’s good to have a basic understanding of why this approach seems to work so well. In the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, it has proven effective many times over. At Fort Behavioral Health, we want you to recognize that it’s unnecessary to plan out every step…
More than 6 million U.S. children from ages 2 to 17 are currently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also estimates that two-thirds of these children (64 percent) also have other co-occurring mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders (1). According to the National…
Teens experience many changes and challenges in adolescence. They can be impulsive and might engage in risky or dangerous behavior. A teen’s brain is rapidly developing and growing, and it receives and retains a large amount of information every day. Some teens are susceptible to peer pressure, which puts them at high risk of trying…
The teenage years are difficult for everyone. It’s a time when teens want to assert their independence, try new things, and have more privacy. This is a stage of development when teens struggle with finding an identity and a sense of belonging. It’s not always easy to tell the difference between typical teen behavior and…
At Fort Behavioral Health in Fort Worth, Texas, our licensed therapists and addiction treatment professionals emphasize teen mental health treatment as an essential part of our teen recovery program. If you are a teen who may have a mental health disorder that is accelerating drug or alcohol use, our Fort Behavioral Health team can help.…
You know your child better than anyone else. However, it may be difficult for you to recognize signs that your adolescent may need professional help for an addiction. But if your adolescent is struggling with addiction, it’s more important than anything else to get them the help they need. Sometimes that needed help may take…
Technology simplifies our lives. People have easy access to the internet, social media apps, games, and texting, to name a few. Smartphones and other digital devices conveniently connect us to family, friends, and information. Some people use these devices for work, getting directions to a different location, and sharing photos. While there are many advantages…
If you are aware that your teen is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, their safety and health is likely your highest priority. You may have done the research and decided that trying to convince your child to go through teen addiction treatment is the best way to get back on the right…
Is there a link between troubled teens and addiction? If you have a teen that’s a good student, are they still at risk for drug addiction development? While there are reasons to believe your child may be at risk in both situations, there is also a lot of treatment available to help them. When it…
Could your teen have a problem with drug use? Are they taking prescription medications outside of doctor recommendations? If that’s the case, they could face numerous health challenges over their lifetime. It’s critical to get help for teen prescription drug abuse, and Fort Behavioral Health can provide it. To learn more about the treatment options…