Are Teens More Vulnerable to Nicotine Addiction? A recent study found that more than 3,000 teens under 18 have try their first cigarette every day in the United States. And even more alarming: the harmful impact nicotine addiction can have on teenagers. Nicotine is an incredibly addictive drug found in tobacco products such as cigarettes,…
Foods and snacks developed with cannabis are known as edibles. They can be used for medical and recreational purposes. It is important for people to only take the prescribed dose. For those with teens engaging in marijuana edibles and with the signs of addiction, it is critical to seek help. At Destinations for Teens, there…
Heroin comes with a high risk of overdose, and drug interactions can increase the hazards of taking this powerful drug. You might want to know how long the substance stays in your system so that you can resume other medications or seek a job after completing a rehab program. How long does heroin stay in…
In discussions of the opioids codeine vs. hydrocodone, which is the more dangerous drug? Before breaking that down, it’s important to understand that both drugs have abuse potential. This may surprise you if you know that they’re prescription medications. However, even medicine that a doctor prescribes carries some risk, and knowing how to use it…
Teen drug abuse is on the rise, and if this trend continues, we’ll continue having thousands of adolescents in rehab facilities. As members of society, we have to look out for signs of drug abuse in our teens. This will help us identify substance abuse disorders early on. We can intervene before their condition worsens…
When it comes to teen drug abuse, parents are understandably worried. In addition to the drugs themselves, you are concerned about the unsafe situations that often go with them. The “drug scene” changes over time, with some drugs gaining popularity with teens and college students, new drugs being invented, along with new ways to do…
The desire to fit in seems to outweigh the risks that come with it. See how steroids affect teenage development and all the risks that come with it today.
Of course party drugs are bad for you, but do you really know the extent of all the damage? Find out here what’s really going on in you or a loved ones head
As long as a patient uses Xanax as their doctor prescribes, they should not encounter problems. It’s the doctor’s responsibility to make sure the patient is getting the proper dosage. However, the moment someone goes off prescription or starts using Xanax as a recreational user, they run the risk of developing a severe substance abuse.…
It’s extremely unlikely there’s even a single doctor out there that would approve of mixing alcohol with any drug. It’s a simple matter of logic and good sense. That would certainly apply to mixing a stimulant like Adderall and alcohol. Unfortunately, the world has people who choose to continuously tempt fate by doing what they…