Clearfork Academy, a Texas-based youth addiction treatment center, has released a guide on how parents can help their children with marijuana addiction.
-- Clearfork Academy has released a new guide on stopping weed use in teenagers, adding to its series of teen substance abuse resources intended for parents. The guide highlights the most effective way to approach a teen about weed use and possible treatment options for severe addictions.
For more information, please visit https://clearforkacademy.com/blog/teen-wont-stop-smoking-weed-5-things-parents-can-do-to-help/
Clearfork Academy’s guide says that cannabis use before the age of 25 should be a cause for concern for parents, as the substance has compounds that can be harmful to a developing teenage brain. Additionally, data from Yale Medicine shows that 30% of cannabis users meet the clinical criteria for substance use disorder or addiction, a mental illness characterized by biological and neurological changes that prevent an individual from stopping substance use, even if it is causing harm.
While addiction can rarely be treated without professional aid, Clearfork Academy says that parents play an important role in helping their teen recover, but the effectiveness of their support depends on the approach they take. According to the organization’s resource, parents should not lead with accusations about weed use; instead, they are advised to choose a calm moment to share observations about the teen’s behavior and state genuine concern for their mental health.
Clearfork Academy adds that the teen should be allowed to express their emotions freely during this conversation, as a child who feels understood is more inclined to agree to receiving support.
Once the teen is open to recovery, parents can consider enrolling them in a youth rehab program. In these programs, a substance use counselor will provide the teen with evidence-based treatments designed to address marijuana use at its roots. This care is offered in both outpatient and residential programs; the former permits the patient to remain at home while receiving treatment and is suitable for more stable individuals, while the latter requires an extended stay in a clinical environment for 24/7 monitoring and is recommended for those with severe cases and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Clearfork Academy’s guide says that beyond treatment, families must set boundaries at home and enforce certain expectations and consequences for marijuana use. While an empathetic approach is necessary, parents should also consider requiring mandatory check-ins and participation in support programs to ensure their teen maintains their progress.
More information is available at https://clearforkacademy.com/
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