Process addictions can affect someone at any age and cause a great deal of harm to an individual’s mental and physical health. While process addictions may not be as widely known or talked about as substance addictions, they are no less dangerous and should be treated with the same level of care. If you are…
Technology is a staple of daily life. Between social media, television, the internet, and smartphones, it can be hard to spend a moment without being plugged in. For teens, technology helps with school, connects them to others, and can be an escape from the stress of daily life. It can also become a harmful distraction…
Parenting a teenager is never easy. Daily stress, social pressures, school, and hormonal changes cause teens to act differently every day. It can be especially hard for those struggling with mood disorders or substance abuse to show support and get them the treatment they need. Here are some great ways to support your resistant teen…
Video games have been around for decades but have long evolved past the primitive state when they mainly appealed to a niche subset of the population. Games are visually astounding and interactive, with compelling storylines encompassing various categories. Due to their skyrocketing popularity and mass appeal, it is more likely that gaming is just a…
Process addictions or addictions related to behaviours can be difficult to understand. Teens who struggle with strong impulses to reenact certain behaviours may be confused about this type of impulse but are unable to control it. Some behaviours can even engage the brain in the same ways that drugs might. Because these types of addictions…
Internet addiction in teens is on the rise because of the popularity of social media. You may have noticed your teen withdrawing from in-person events, or maybe they spend most of their time staring at their screen. Venture Academy has experienced professionals who are accustomed to helping teens unplug and rejoin the world. Help your…
In recent times, video games have undergone tremendous evolution, becoming an elaborate realistic escape appealing to players across all age groups. At Venture Academy, we understand that the obsession with these games, the gratification of leveling up, and the mental stimulation of playing these games increases the trend of teen gaming addiction. Is Your Teen…