Addiction to substances such as drugs and alcohol is a challenge for teens. More than 600,000 young adults struggle with an illicit drug use disorder.…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s no secret that teen drug experimentation often begins recreationally. In time, teens will desire the feeling they get from being high and abuse drugs…
Vyvanse is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. When taken in small doses, Vyvanse can be effective. However, like all…
When you’re young, it can seem impossible to get someone to listen to you. Many teens turn to alcohol to deal with depression and other…
COVID-19 has turned our worlds upside down in a split second — for people of all ages. Perhaps no change has been more disorienting than…
Substance abuse does not discriminate. It can affect anyone. It does not matter your age or your gender, you can develop an addiction to drugs…
Talking with your child about drugs and alcohol frequently will keep the child aware of your position regarding drug abuse. Being interested in what your…
Although the basic organization of the brain occurs when a baby is in the womb, the brain continues to refine its connections throughout childhood and…
Although drug abuse has declined in the past 20 years (1), teens are using certain substances, like marijuana, more than ever. Mental illness and substance…
Teen depression and substance abuse are closely linked. Mental health problems can lead to self-medicating, where you use drugs and/or alcohol to alleviate symptoms like…