How does Gender Affect Substance Use?
While the health risks of substances don’t discriminate by gender, addiction risks are different for male and female teens. Research has found that the sex of an individual affects their
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Creating a Culture of Prevention
Initiatives designed to prevent substance use often directly focus on discussion of the substances themselves. These conversations are a crucial element in helping teens understand the risks of substance use
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The Risks of Impaired Driving for Teens
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. If you are learning to drive or have a teen who is driving, this is the perfect time to talk about the dangers
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Drug Use and Teen Health
Drug use among teens is a serious concern for parents, educators, and public health officials. The statistics on teen drug use are alarming: illicit drug use is most common in
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Encouraging a Drug-Free School: Create a Healthy Environment for Students
Drug addiction is one of the biggest health problems in the world today. It affects every community, and it can happen to anyone. But it’s not just about losing your
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Marijuana Use Among Teens
Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States, and teen marijuana use is increasing faster than other drugs. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency found that 30.5%
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A Guide to Prescription Drug Use and its Risks to Youth
Prescription medications can be dangerous if misused. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), there were more than 2 million ER visits related to non-medical use of prescription
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How to Talk to Your Students About the Dangers of Addiction
By creating ongoing opportunities for parents to talk to their teens about drugs, schools can ensure they will always be a resource for students when facing exposure to substances by
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Flavored Tobacco Use Among Teens
Teens and young adults are using flavored tobacco at an alarming rate, which is much higher than other age groups. Flavored tobacco has become more enticing than traditional cigarettes, vapes,
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Underage Drinking Facts: How Serious is Underage Drinking for Our Teens?
Alcohol Use in Early Teens Peer pressure is nothing new. You can most likely remember the first time you were pressured into making a choice you knew you shouldn’t. Some
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High school students have a lot of pressure on them throughout the school day. They may be feeling stressed and just plain out done by the time the dismissal bell
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping
JUUl, vapes, vape pens – there’s a variety of terminology thrown around but they all mean the same thing: e-cigarettes. No matter what term you hear being used, they’re all
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