Teens struggling with deep personal issues can often make dangerous changes in their everyday life including mild eating disorders. An eating disorder is defined by abnormal eating habits (either eating too much or not enough) that often result in the deterioration of an individual’s physical and mental health. Eating disorders stand in the way of […]

During teen years, it is normal for children to desire a feeling of independence. They are trying to discover who they are and what they want in life and parents often struggle assisting them in making that discovery. Sadly, teens will often turn to destructive activities and go to dangerous extremes to take their stand on […]

Alcohol is the most commonly and frequently used drug among adolescents. Consistent drinking at a young age can result in many different behavioral issues and cause dangers for adolescents that can carry on into adulthood with them. As parents of growing adolescents it is important to become aware of the dangers of alcohol in adolescents […]

Sometimes, troubled teens fall into poor behavior choices, which usually turn into habits. During this process, they begin to neglect their academic responsibilities and then find themselves so far behind that they give up or drop out. At Liahona Academy, we believe that these troubled teens deserve a second chance in school and, therefore, are […]

The road from adolescence to adulthood is difficult and can become harder for some troubled youth struggling with personal issues. These personal issues can result in negative changes in behavior and attitude that, often times have an outcome of bad habits that will carry on into adulthood. Liahona Treatment Center is a residential treatment center […]

Therapeutic wilderness programs are an excellent treatment option for troubled teens. Teens that are more likely to engage in therapeutic wilderness programs that exhibit at-risk behaviors including, but not limited to, rebellion, running away, sexual struggles, defiance, poor academic performance, experimentation with substances (drugs and alcohol), etc. Most teens that have participated in therapeutic wilderness […]

A serious issue amongst teens is substance abuse and addiction. Substance abuse and addiction can result from vast amounts of different situations. Unfortunately, the abuse of drugs and alcohol is a common struggle in many teens. Parents of teens that struggle with addiction should research and seek treatment quickly. The sooner the issue is addressed […]

Process addictions is a condition where a person is dependent on some kind of compulsive behavior such as eating disorders, spending addictions, sexual addictions, and compulsive gambling. It is a term often used for a behavioral addiction that does not involve an addictive chemical such as drugs or alcohol. Process addictions can lead to serious […]

When troubled teens are struggling with personal issues in their life, lack of motivation is a common issue. Motivating troubled teens in life and to make positive behavior choices can be a difficult process but is possible. Treatment options are available to troubled teens through the therapeutic programs offered at Liahona Academy. To find out […]

Teen years are naturally a difficult time for most individuals. Teenagers are in the process of transition from childhood to adulthood. They are experiencing changes in their mind, body, and spirit that can often be difficult to understand. During this time period, teens may find themselves in difficult situations resulting from sudden loss and grief, […]