Adolescent lives are dynamic. Their brains are changing. Their bodies are changing. Their relationships are changing. When you combine the normal developmental stages teens are passing through with the confusing social dynamics of their peer group, the demands of school and extracurricular activities, the challenges of advancing technology and a sexualized teen culture it is a powerful combination that can lead to stress and overwhelm.
With advances in technology and the social pressures teens are facing, the risk for developing compulsive behaviors around the internet, gaming, pornography or social media as well the potential for the abuse of drugs and alcohol is significant. At Vancouver Sexual Addiction Recovery, we work with teens and their families to identify the compulsive behaviors and to begin to not only decrease the behaviors but help the individual to begin to understand what role the behaviors have been playing and to replace them with healthy activities and ways of coping instead.