teen alcohol

How to Start A Conversation on Alcohol With Your Teen

As a resource for parents and young adults, Shepherd’s Hill Academy values our partnerships in addition to the support that we provide. Preventing teen alcohol abuse begins with talking to your teens and finding solutions…

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digital addiction

What is Digital Addiction?

In today’s digital age there is more access than ever to digital devices and stimuli. With technology constantly ‘evolving’ to make our lives easier, is there any wonder that many feel as though they just…

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WHO Calls Video Game Addiction a Disease: Shepherd’s Hill Can Help

Everyone is talking about digital technology, video game addiction, and the powerful effects it has on teens. But what if we told you we have 18 years of first-hand experience detailing these so-called newfound side-effects?…

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substance abuse

Tips for Preventing Teen Substance Abuse: Addiction Campuses

As a resource for parents and young adults, Shepherd’s Hill Academy values our partnerships in addition to the support that we provide. Preventing teen substance abuse begins with talking to your teens and finding solutions…

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Teens and Social Media Addiction

Teenage social media addiction can be described as preoccupation and obsession. A teenager with a social media addiction has become so engrossed in the virtual world that it has impacted the real world, causing harmful…

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drug abuse

Teen Drug Abuse: Signs and Symptoms

*Teens who are addicted to chemical substances must detox before their enrollment at Shepherd’s Hill Academy. Our facilities do not provide detox services. Although it is something most parents don’t want to think about, teen…

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teen alcohol

Teen Drinking: Alcohol Abuse

*Teens who are addicted to chemical substances must detox before their enrollment at Shepherd’s Hill Academy. Our facilities do not provide detox services. As the parent of a teenager, the thought of your teen abusing…

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on the phone

Sexting, A Dangerous Teen Behavior

Sexting, or ‘sex texting’ is the act of sending or receiving sexually explicit images, videos, or other media via a cellular device or the internet. The term sexting was coined in 2005, but the concept…

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Identifying and Treating Digital Addiction Among Adolescents

Digital addiction, also known as technology addiction, is the compulsive use of digital devices despite negative consequences that the behavior has on a person’s life. While the percentage of adolescents who are digitally addicted is…

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