Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and, therefore, part of what drives the fatalities of the opioid epidemic in the United States. According to the California…
You may already be familiar with the concept of self-harm, but you may wonder: Is self-harm addictive? And in cases of teen self-harm addiction, what…
Content Warning: this blog post discusses self-harm and self-injurious behavior and may not be suitable for certain viewers. If you or someone you love is…
Self-harm is one way that people respond to the symptoms of their mental health disorders. Self-harm occurs when somebody hurts themselves in response to painful…
Teens are also more prone to making risky and dangerous decisions because many parts of the brain, including the decision-making centers, take nearly 30 years…
Teenagers love to socialize and attend parties. And for some teens, using party drugs is customary. While some teens experiment with party drugs because of…
Teenagers love social media. From posting photographs to Instagram and participating in the latest TikTok dance craze, there is always a reason to be online.…
An assortment of mood-related changes often marks the teen years. With every action they take, they prepare for the next phase of their lives: adulthood.…
If your teen shows signs of a substance use disorder, admitting they need help might be impossible. Some parents blame themselves and are afraid to…
Imagine constantly feeling like you need to remain clean, so you wash your hands repeatedly to avoid feeling dirty or feel like you have to…