Teens are especially vulnerable to drug abuse and addiction because of peer pressure. Often they also lack the understanding of the consequences. Thus, teens go…
Alcohol use, especially binge drinking, can lead to risky sexual behaviors. What makes these behaviors risky to the individuals is they may result in sexually…
Young people can quickly and easily become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Peer pressure, stressful home environments, and genetics can all play a role in…
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…