Aspiro Adventure Wilderness Therapy program, which provides help for teens and young adults through a variety of challenges, announced today the publication of a new White Paper, “Teens and Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents”
During the teenage years, adolescents are biologically driven to explore their identities and to try new things. During the teenage years, the brain is still developing the judgement and self-inhibition systems. The result of this can cause adolescents to easily go along with their peers, act impulsively, and seek out new and exciting sensations. For many teens, these impulses cause them to begin abusing drugs and alcohol.
According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse, many adolescents have already tried drugs by the time they turn 13. Another study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) reports that 26 percent of students between the ages 12-17 years state drugs are used, stored, or sold on school grounds. CASA also reports more than 90% of people with a substance problem began smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.
Watching your son or daughter struggle with substance abuse can cause strains on relationships and concerns for parents. Clinically proven and researched-backed treatment options, such as wilderness adventure therapy, can effectively guide struggling teens back to health, happiness, and sobriety.
This white paper is written for teens struggling with substance abuse, their parents or caregivers, counselors, and anyone seeking help for their youth exhibiting negative habits that will affect their long-term path to a successful adult life.
- Teen Substance Abuse: The Basics
- 20 Warning Signs Your Teen is Using Substances
- Common Causes of Teen Substance Abuse
- The Dangers of Teen Substance Abuse
- How Parents Can Help Their Teen Struggling with Substance Abuse
- Wilderness Adventure Therapy: A Remedy for Substance Abuse Among Adolescents
About Aspiro Adventure
Aspiro Adventure’s Wilderness Adventure Therapy program was uniquely crafted to assist students and their families in creating lasting, life-long emotional changes through compassionate, intentional, research-backed, and safe outdoor adventure therapy programs. The professionals at Aspiro Adventure understand individuals don’t come with instructions, and every student is unique, capable, and amazing in their own right. Aspiro Adventure focuses on helping adolescents, young adults, and their families through difficulties that occur when various behavioral, cognitive, or developmental issues are present. Research shows that engaging individuals on a personal level with strategic and intentional activities will aid in developing the tools and skills necessary to engage life in a healthy and positive way.