When teenagers begin using drugs or alcohol, it can be hard on parents and loved ones. It may be difficult to understand why they began…
Teen drinking is not a new phenomenon — it’s something many teens will encounter during their adolescent years, and something they are likely to try.…
Teen prescription drug abuse is often attractive to teenagers over illicit drugs. Because these drugs are allowed under a doctor’s guidance, many teenagers are lulled…
Teen heroin use is on the rise. The 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 695,000 American adolescents ages 12-17, or 2.8%…
Substance abuse is a problem that impacts the lives of teenagers and their families around the country. There are many signs your teen is using…
A potent mix of hormonal changes, growing independence, and still-developing brain structures make the teenage years particularly difficult. These difficulties lead to teen alcohol and…
The four-year period that teens spend in high school is a radical transformation from childhood to adulthood. During this time, they are exposed to a…
Depression is not always easy to spot in teenagers. One of the reasons is that the signs of depression can often mimic normal teenage behavior.…
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in America. Thus, it is a major factor in suicide becoming the second leading cause…
Recreational drugs are widely available. Substance abuse and mental health issues impact nearly half of all Americans. During adolescence and young adulthood, your brain is…