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How Can Kids be Affected by Pain Management Medications?
Pain management medications are powerful, especially to the developing mind. Teenagers and kids may be involved in sports or recreational...
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aaron0599
- Jun 25, 2020
- 3 min
What are Gateway Drugs?
The Gateway Drug Hypothesis The term “gateway drugs” is a common saying when talking about addiction. But what does it mean? The saying...
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aaron0599
- Apr 13, 2020
- 4 min
Xanax and Teens: The Dangers of Drug Abuse
Anxiety among American teenagers is quickly and exponentially on the rise, and with it, a rise in anxiety medication abuse. Xanax has...
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aaron0599
- Jan 30, 2020
- 3 min
The Truth About Teenage Addiction: Statistics Infographic
Teenagers have more addictive substances available to them than even 10 years ago. No longer are parents only worried about protecting...
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aaron0599
- Nov 28, 2019
- 2 min
Acudetox and What it Does for Teens in Recovery
What is Acudetox? Acudetox is the application of up to five fine-gauge, sterilized, one-time use stainless steel needles just under the...
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aaron0599
- Nov 15, 2019
- 6 min
Signs Your Teen is Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol
Teenage alcohol and drug abuse is an unfortunate reality in today’s society. According to a 2017 survey conducted with teenagers in the...
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aaron0599
- Sep 10, 2019
- 2 min
Why Holistic Treatment for Drug Abuse Works
Proper addiction treatment can exist in many forms. Not every teenager responds well with every method of recovery—so, we aim to find the...
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aaron0599
- Sep 10, 2019
- 2 min
What Does It Mean When Your Teen Goes Through Withdrawal?
When your teen is dependent on drugs or alcohol, withdrawal can haunt them when the substance is taken away or cut down in dose. Anyone...
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aaron0599
- Sep 10, 2019
- 3 min
4 Signs of Cocaine Abuse in Teens
Teenagers are expected to experiment with bending the rules, especially in the later years. As teens begin to feel like “adults”, they...
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aaron0599
- Feb 8, 2017
- 1 min
Video: Risks of High-Potency Marijuana
In case you missed it, here is a link to a video by Rock Mountain PBS on the risks of high-potency marijuana. It is worthwhile to watch...
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aaron0599
- Jan 25, 2017
- 1 min
2014 ITV Story On Legalizing Pot In Colorado
This story by ITV features a brief comment by Aaron on the effects that pot legalization on the teens of Colorado. It is a good idea to...
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aaron0599
- Jan 19, 2017
- 1 min
New Pot-Related Illness
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a newly classified medical disorder that stems from smoking too much pot. “Cannabinoid...
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aaron0599
- Sep 26, 2014
- 3 min
Understanding Dual Diagniosis
Dual diagnosis is the term used to describe people who suffer from both mental illness and substance abuse. Various studies estimate that...
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aaron0599
- Jun 9, 2014
- 1 min
New Study On How Marijuana Effects The Teen Brain
For teenagers, even recreational use of marijuana can have bad consequences. A recent study published by the Journal of Neuroscience on...
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aaron0599
- Sep 23, 2013
- 2 min
Aaron On Dateline Australia – Rocky Mountain High
Aaron was recently interviewed on Dateline Australia as part of a segment on the new marijuana laws and their potential effect on society...
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aaron0599
- Aug 19, 2013
- 4 min
How To Search A Teen's Room
First of all, I hope you never need this information, but if you are reading this… you might think you do. I know this is going raise...
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aaron0599
- Oct 22, 2012
- 1 min
Tough Questions, Straight Answers #2: Do All Teens Smoke Pot?
When your teen tells you, “All the kids smoke pot!” Parents want to know…is this true? Click here to watch Aaron give parents the truth...
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aaron0599
- Oct 22, 2012
- 1 min
Tough Questions, Straight Answers: Do Teens Lie About Drugs?
Parents call my office everyday asking for support, advice, and help with their teens. In this video series, I answer tough questions...
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aaron0599
- Oct 2, 2012
- 1 min
Can Pot Reduce IQ in Kids?
Marijuana is the world’s most widely used illicit drug. But smoke too many joints too soon, and you might lose IQ points: A new study...
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aaron0599
- Mar 14, 2012
- 1 min
Driving While High. Is it a Big Deal?
Is driving while under the influence of Marijuana dangerous? Colorado is trying to decide. Check out the article in the Denver Post which...
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aaron0599
- Nov 11, 2020
- 4 min
What Can I Do to Help My Child With “Entitlement” Issues?
Entitlement can be a fairly subjective term, depending upon our preconceptions and expectations. Generally speaking, entitlement refers...
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aaron0599
- Nov 10, 2020
- 4 min
The Danger of Self-Harm and Cutting
Cutting and self-harm can be dangerous behaviors when your kids are engaging in them. Self-harming behaviors can be the sign of different...
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