A common term now being associated with defiant teens is Oppositional Defiance Disorder, or ODD. This label has been associated with teens who are very confrontational and always feel they need to get their way. With that said, some teens have been diagnosed with ODD but are in fact simply going through puberty. [...]
Is your teenager becoming more and more problematic? Do you find that the sweet boy or girl is now an easily annoyed, defiant, back-talking person who lives in your house but does not talk to you very much? If that is the case, you may have a problematic youth on your hands.
Some indicators [...]
Unfortunately, there are thousands of teenagers floating around the juvenile court system serving time. These juveniles have committed some type of crime that is keeping them behind bars. Many counties across the United States now have programs available for these underage criminals to assist them in their recovery programs.
Usually, the main [...]
It is a sad fact, but teenagers today need recovery programs on a more frequent basis than they ever have in prior generations. Teenagers struggle with drug and alcohol addictions, eating disorders, mental disorders, and sexual/physical abuse issues. No matter the problem, there is a recovery program available for you and your family.
Recovery [...]
Has your teen been struggling in school lately? Do she no longer seem interested in her appearance and hygiene? Has she recently had a dramatic attitude change? If you have answered yes to these questions, chances are you have a troubled teen on your hands.
Many parents wake up in the morning and [...]
