There are a number of different treatment options for alcohol and other drug problems. People who use alcohol and other drugs differ in many ways: how long they have used drugs the amount they use the extent of risk associated with their use other health issues social circumstances personal resilience.
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What are the warning signs that your child may be using drugs?
It is never easy to find out your teenager is using drugs. Communication is a powerful tool for reducing and preventing teen drug abuse. Talking to your teenagers about drug use can help them make the decision not to use in the first place or to stop using if they
What is the impact of drugs on your child?
During adolescence, a young person goes through biological and psychological changes. In addition to the physical changes that mark growing up, the teenager’s brain is also developing ways to work more effectively. Long-term drug use causes brain changes that can set people up for addiction and other problems. Once a
The reason why teenagers use drugs
There is no single reason why teenagers use drugs or alcohol. The teenage years are often a time to explore and learn more about themselves as they approach adulthood. Often, this involves experimenting and testing their boundaries. The desire to do something new or risky is a normal part of
Working moms vs stay-at-home moms
Should I stay at home or go to work after the arrival of my baby? This has to be one of the most interesting and debated topics of all times. Women face many challenges in both these scenarios and are often caught in the dilemma of what to do post-delivery.
Single parenting is not all bad
You might have just become a divorcee, a widow or separated from your “better half” for some personal reason. Or you may have been a single parent for many years. The problems you face are not going to vanish magically. Some of your issues may be that it is hard
Emotional Abuse: It is a bigger problem than you think
When people think of domestic abuse, they often picture battered women who have been physically assaulted. But not all abusive relationships involve violence. Just because you’re not battered and bruised doesn’t mean you’re not being abused. Many men and women suffer from emotional abuse, which is also very destructive. The
Women vs Men – In the Workplace
We are all aware that there’s a serious gender imbalance in the workplace, particularly across leadership roles and particularly in technology. But this imbalance doesn’t have to define women. Rather than isolate themselves at female-only events, or openly complain about an issue that needs to be addressed, people can simply
The rules of assertive discipline
Discipline isn’t a dirty word. In fact, it helps children understand that their behaviour always has consequences. An important lesson to learn. Discipline teaches children to accept responsibility for their behaviour and to consider the feelings and needs of others. What is assertive discipline? It means that you are prepared.
Why don’t children share their feelings with their parents?
Children often struggle to recognise what they are feeling, let alone sharing what they feel. Parents often experience their child’s resistance to share as negative behaviour. It also leaves parents with a feeling of anxiety as they never know when their child is struggling emotionally. Children need a supportive space