When a teenager seeks treatment for substance abuse, trauma, disordered eating, or video game obsession, it becomes a family affair. The level of family support…
The fastest-growing drug problem among teenagers is surprisingly prescription drugs. Teenagers are exposed to medication either through a prescription from a doctor or the availability…
Heroin is an opioid drug. It comes from morphine and opium poppy plants that grow in several regions around the world. It is usually available…
Some may believe normal teen social behavior is to use drugs or alcohol for experimentation. While many teens may engage in this type of activity,…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 90 people die from an opioid overdose each day. In addition, nearly two million people abuse…
There are a number of reasons why alcohol or drugs are appealing to teens. They may use a substance due to stress, peer pressure, family…
Buying alcohol is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 in the United States of America. However, this law doesn’t stop teens from getting…
