Teen drug use continues to be a growing social issue, but many parents have no idea how widespread teen substance use is. Drug use is…
Today, party drugs like molly are common among teenagers. Many teens experiment with drugs and alcohol as a form of social bonding as they explore…
Doctors often prescribe benzodiazepines or benzos to treat mental health disorders. However, if misused, the highly addictive compounds in benzos can lead to a benzo…
Initiating substance use during adolescence is one of the key risk factors for future substance use disorders, and what starts with “soft” drugs can quickly…
Today’s teens are experimenting with drug and alcohol use at increasingly younger ages—many as early as middle school. However, a teen who begins using gateway…
Gateway drugs are often considered safer or less addictive than other types of drugs. However, gateway drug abuse can easily lead to addiction, which requires…
Marijuana edibles are becoming increasingly commonplace in the United States. The use of edibles among teens is of particular concern. If your teenage boy is…
Many teens and adults in America are increasingly vaping. Advertisers of vape pens (e-cigarettes) claim that it is a safer alternative to smoking marijuana and…
While substance abuse disorders can occur at any age, many start in adolescence. Experimenting with drugs is common for teens. About 5% of high school…
Vaping is increasingly popular, especially among teens. The smoking alternative may seem less harmful than cigarettes and second-hand smoke. However, for both teenagers and adults,…
