Drug Use During Brain Development: The Wrong Insult At The Wrong Time
When a young person drinks or does drugs during adolescence, it can lead to problems with brain development that may last a lifetime.
Category: Teenage
What Do Teens Need to Know About Substance Abuse?
One of the biggest concerns many teens find themselves facing is substance abuse, whether involving themselves, a family member, or a close friend
The Influence of Social Media on Teen Drug Use
Teens are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of what they see on social media, including pics and ads for binge drinking and drug use.
How Do You Know If Someone Is Using Meth?
It's not difficult to tell that someone you know is using meth, and it's important to take action to help them. Learn more about how to spot meth use.
Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Overturns Cannabis Convictions
Illinois is the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Find out more about the State's new rules for marijuana and marijuana-offenders.
E-Cigarette Sales To Be Banned in San Francisco, Juul’s Headquarters
San Francisco, the home of the largest e-cigarette company in America, is now the first city to ban the sale of e-cigarettes.
Report: Millennials Are Most Likely to Die From Alcohol, Drugs, Suicide
Millennials are the most likely age demographic to die from alcohol, drug abuse, and suicide. Many millennials struggle with substance use disorders.
Justin Bieber’s Battle With Addiction and Recovery
Justin and Hailey Beiber open up about his struggle with Xanax and alcohol addiction but is his 'solo' journey towards sobriety setting a toxic example?
Study on Flakka Reveals Use by 1% of Teens
A recent survey of high school students revealed that almost 1% of American teens knowingly used flakka, a dangerous synthetic psychostimulant.