We lie. You lie, I lie, we all lie — even without thinking about it sometimes. We often don’t mean to lie—someone asks if we enjoyed something, such as that very atrocious shirt Grandma gave us at Christmas, and because we love Grandma, we reply, “Of course.” Because...
Shows about addiction are inherently frustrating. Such a circuitous process centered around incremental personal progress and devastating setbacks doesn’t always make for the best television. Not only can it be hard to watch characters you grow to love self-destruct,...
The internet is huge these days- it’s a mecca of business and social media that connects the world and provides more and more opportunities that are typically out of reach without it. While it’s difficult to adequately address the overall importance of the...
As our children begin to reach the transitional age in between the teenage years and young adulthood, some seem to engage socially with ease while others encounter a struggle. A major part of taking control of one’s own life is to become comfortable in...
Young adulthood is a tough time for many entering into it, but it is especially difficult for the teenager who is moving out for the first time. Leaving the nest for the first time brings feelings of excitement as well as trepidation. Where are they going? What...
A new study found that an increasing number of young adults aren’t waiting until marriage to have children; this is especially true for those who don’t have a college education. Trends between Marital age and childbirth On average, young adults have sex for the time...
The Police Department Redefining Addiction In America Is At It Again. Usually when a police department reaches outside of their jurisdiction, people get upset. But that’s not the case with the modestly-sized department in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The department is...
Young Adults Hitting The Tanning Beds May Want To Rethink Their Habits. Teens who regularly use tanning beds and are out in the sun may wish to rethink their habits. This is due to a significant increase in the number of young adults being diagnosed with skin...
Parents who learn one child has a drug addiction frequently begin to feel instant fear for their other children and want to do all they can to protect them. Seeing one family member go through the pain of substance abuse can cause panic in the heart of a parent who...
At The Crossroads employs a unique blend of therapeutic services and outdoor adventure programming to provide a highly effective independent living program for struggling young adults, ages 18 to 25. Our clients have struggled with depression or anxiety, the lack of...
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