According to a small preliminary study surveying 37 teens who were trying to get off and stay off drugs and alcohol, if an individual is trying to recover from substance abuse then spending a lot of time on social media will only get in the way of remaining sober. The survey asked about the teens’ Read More…
The usage of drugs by teens in schools is a worrying trend. While adolescence is a time for teens to figure out who they are and have fun, what happens when they move out of regular teenage life to using drugs? A parent might instinctively want to restrict their teen’s activities, like preventing them from Read More…
The desire to be accepted and to fit in is not just something that’s left behind in childhood. Often adults face the same worries, and even find that they have the same willingness to do things to fit in. It is important for an individual who is susceptible to peer pressure to ensure that they Read More…
Peer pressure is an issue which affects kids and adults, alike. Unfortunately the repercussions can reverberate not only within oneself but outside oneself when it turns into addiction and affects other people. Learn more about peer pressure and its impact on adults. Negative and Positive Peer Pressure Adopted values, beliefs and goals may be based Read More…
Peer pressure can be a difficult thing for teens to overcome with school, friends and others in the community exerting both positive and negative influence. A peer group may have more influence on a teen’s choices than parents, mentors or other adults. It is important to learn how to stand up against peer pressure of Read More…
