When it comes to mental health, it’s easy to think of crises in terms of emergency responders swooping in to save the day. However, the standard ways of responding to mental health crises in teens are often insufficient and can…
When a teen goes missing from treatment, it can be a terrifying situation. While undeniably difficult, our team at Ascend believes in ensuring that we help your family handle the problem in the healthiest way possible. We never take missing…
Are you concerned that your teen could be using gateway drugs that might lead to more dangerous substances down the road? While any teenage drug or alcohol use can be concerning, Ascend can help you learn whether gateway drug use…
Substance abuse is a chronic disease. Those who struggle with substance abuse, whether to drugs, alcohol, or certain behaviors, find that managing addiction and maintaining sobriety requires a long-term commitment. While treatment can be incredibly effective, 40-60% of people still…
Eating disorders are not always easy to identify. For many people, someone struggling with an eating disorder looks like a very thin teenage girl. However, eating disorders affect people of all genders, weights, ages, and backgrounds. An element that complicates…
If your teen is struggling with substance abuse, they might have difficulty admitting they need help. Staging an intervention can be one way to show your child that they have support they need from family and friends. It might even…
