Are Teen Boot Camps Effective? You May Be Surprised

Although thrill-seeking is a natural characteristic of boys, extreme sensation-seeking can be a warning sign of future drug use. Parents should use their influence over their sensation-seeking teen’s decision whether to use drugs by helping him find healthy alternative forms of excitement. Whether it’s climbing trees, riding their bikes too fast, or pushing the limits of parental tolerance, most boys seem to love life on the edge. Many parents have scratched their head in bewilderment over what inner forces could have caused their boys to voluntarily proceed in the face of such obvious dangers. The answer is partly biological. Growing boys are natural thrill-seekers because of testosterone, the hormone associated with maleness. Testosterone is a catalyst of risk. View the rest of this article