Many young people struggle with school, associating their time there with negative emotions. Any school-aged child who repeatedly avoids attending classes due to anxiety, fear, or distress may suffer from school refusal. This type of disorder is also known as school phobia or school avoidance. At Ascend, we understand that there are underlying concerns related…
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 is likely to lead to addiction or other issues later on in your teen’s life.…
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 experience relapses. Why do these people relapse — even with the healthy coping skills and…
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 the issue even more is the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders. While many…
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 encourage them to get the treatment they require to overcome their addiction and deal with…