Substance abuse involves both physical and psychological components that are interconnected, and psychological dependence is an important and often overlooked part of this condition. Many people associate substance use with physical symptoms, like addiction, changes in weight, hair or tooth loss, and other health concerns. But behavior is a much more complex and invisible result…
Loading… It’s easy to associate burnout with high-stress corporate jobs or entrepreneurial pursuits, but teens can also experience burnout. This condition is characterized by fatigue brought on by chronic stress, and anyone can be affected! Teen burnout can be hard for adults to spot because they don’t equate school or childhood with the same stresses…
There are many people that are essential to making sure that Ascend is operating to its fullest capacity. Some of our most important team members include mentors and overnight techs who provide 24-hour care and assistance to all of our clients. While mentors work during the day and interact with clients during waking hours, overnight…
Disruptive behavior involving aggression, violence, illegal activity, or substance use, can be challenging for parents. You might even find that the more you try to redirect their behavior, the more your child rebels against you. You want to support your teen if they’re struggling with their mental health, but you don’t want to encourage harmful…
As always, when a new month starts, we like to feature one of our star staff members. These are the essential players in our organization that make everything work. Whether they have everyday contact with clients and parents or they’re strictly behind the scenes, these are the people that make Ascend what it is! If…