by Aspire | Mar 10, 2023 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Get and Stay Sober for Yourself and Your Children Many people try to convince themselves that their drinking or drug use impacts only them and no one else. The reality is, that if you are abusing alcohol or using drugs it impacts everyone around you, especially your...
by Aspire | Feb 27, 2023 | Adolescents, Aspire, Behavioral Health
5 Signs Your Teen is Depressed Depression in teenagers has significantly increased over the past few years. According to Mental Health America, nearly 10% of youth ages 11 to 17 suffer from severe major depression. This is why suicide is now the second leading cause...
by Aspire | Nov 10, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Aspire
Top 5 Reasons Teens Use Alcohol and Drugs There is not just one reason anyone uses alcohol or drugs, including teenagers. However, there are some specific issues that can influence teens to use alcohol and drugs. Awareness of these potential influences can help both...
by Aspire | Sep 9, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Coping with Survivor’s Guilt After a Drug-Related Overdose Currently, drug overdose is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control, and even surpasses all other causes of death for ages 18 to 45. When...
by Aspire | Aug 12, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Aspire
5 Denials of a Person with Substance Use Disorder One of the key characteristics of a substance use disorder is denial. Many people with substance use disorders live in a world of denial, believing that they are the one in control, regardless of the fact that their...
by Aspire | Jun 30, 2022 | Addiction and Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Aspire, Behavioral Health
Keeping Your Teen Safe This Summer Summer offers a lot of free time opportunity for teenagers, something they treasure! However, for parents there is a valid concern of how to protect their teen’s heath and wellness. Aspire Counseling Services offers some tips for...
