Parade Magazine just published a great article regarding our children being connected 24/7 and how it may be altering their brains. Take a read!
License Renewed
August 12, 2011
The State of Oregon has renewed our Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment license through January 2013. Learn more.
Old Story – New Twist
June 16, 2011
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Here is an interesting article on underage drinking and the new dangerous ways kids are binging.
Lack of Sleep in Teens Can Lead to Depression
May 17, 2011
Interesting piece on National Public Radio this morning on the correlation between lack of sleep and depression in teens. Read here.
ADHD and Screen Time: Do They Mix?
May 17, 2011
The New York Times recently published a fascinating piece on ADHD and screen time in children. Read now.
Bullying of Girls Can Lead to Depression and Substance Abuse
March 19, 2011
Researchers have known that both teen boys and girls who are victims of bullying (including online bullying) are at an elevated risk for adolescent depression. Now, a new study suggests that bullying-related depression among teenage girls may lead to substance use.Learn more.
Boys and Guns: What are Parents to Do?
February 13, 2011
An interesting article for parents of boys – Boys and Guns: What are Parents to Do?
Freer Staff Present at National Conference
February 1, 2011
Developmental needs of troubled teenagers in a residential treatment environment was the focus of the presentation. Learn more.
Just Breath
December 15, 2010
Any parent, could benefit from taking time in the proverbial “heat of the moment” to rely on your body’s built-in-stress-reliever. Learn more.
