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troubled teens

Troubled teens (sometimes called at risk youth, defiant teens, or struggling adolescents) typically make poor life choices like using drugs and alcohol, and becoming defiant or rebellious towards authority. A troubled youth's negative behavior can cause great problems within the family unit. Out of control teens may also create issues with parents, and their teenage behavior issues can influence friends and siblings to follow similar behavior patterns.

Teen Runaways
Teen runaways: information and tips on national teenage runaway statistics, which teens are at risk for running away, reasons teen runaways run, warning signs a teenager may be considering running away, and ways to prevent teen runaways.
Teen Substance Abuse
Teen substance abuse is a serious issue. Worried that your teen is experimenting with or abusing alcohol or drugs? Learn about warning signs of teen substance abuse and what treatment options are available to help teens overcome substance abuse problems.
Teen Stealing
Teen stealing can vary from stealing money from parents to shoplifting, or worse. For a rebellious teen stealing may be a way to get back. An out of control teen may steal for the thrill. Learn about teen stealing, what they steal and why.
Troubled Teen Schools
Troubled teen schools offer teens help with a variety of problems including medical or behavioral problems. Learn about troubled teen schools and how to choose a school for troubled teens that is right for your circumstances and troubled teen's needs.