All kids misbehave some times, but behavior disorders go beyond mischief and rebellion. With behavior disorders, your child or teen has a pattern of hostile, aggressive or disruptive behaviors for more than 6 months.

Warning signs can include:

Harming or threatening themselves, other people or pets
Damaging or destroying property
Lying or stealing
Not doing well in school, skipping school
Early smoking, drinking or drug use
Early sexual activity
Frequent tantrums and arguments
Consistent hostility towards authority figures

If you see signs of a problem, ask for help. Poor choices can become habits. Kids who have behavior problems are at higher risk for school failure, mental health problems and even suicide. Classes or family therapy may help parents learn to set and enforce limits.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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We cannot offer diagnosis, counseling or recommendations online, but an Assessment and Referral specialist is available 24 hours/7 days a week at 904.296.3533. If you are currently experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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Wekiva Springs - 3947 Salisbury Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 - Phone: 904-296-3533

Wekiva Springs will ensure that no person is discriminated against based on age, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or on the basis of disability in admission to, participation in or receipt of the services of any of our programs and activities. Wekiva Springs is a treatment facility specializing in the treatment of adults. Wekiva Springs, because of its specialization of services, has restrictions on age. Wekiva Springs is a fully handicap accessible facility.