It’s Not Just a Cold: Vaping-Related Illness
Vaping has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years due to its potential health risks. As the popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping devices has soared, so has the incidence of
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The Link between Holiday Depression and Teen Drug Use: Understanding the Impact and Seeking Solutions
The holiday season is often associated with joy, festivities, and time spent with loved ones. However, for some teenagers, it can be a time of increased stress, loneliness, and depression.
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Hallucinogens: Understanding Their Nature and Potential Risks to Teenagers
Hallucinogens, also known as psychedelics or mind-altering substances, have captivated human curiosity for centuries. These substances induce profound alterations in perception, mood, and cognition, leading to vivid sensory experiences and
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Vaping: Unveiling the Dangers, Temptations for Teens, and Strategies for Saying “No”
In recent years, vaping has gained tremendous popularity among teenagers, creating a concerning trend with significant health risks. While marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, the surge in adolescent
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The Perils of High-Potency THC Products
With the growing popularity and legalization of cannabis across various regions, there has been an increasing focus on the potency of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) products. While THC offers potential therapeutic benefits,
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Positive Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is a phenomenon that has long been associated with negative outcomes in adolescents, but not all peer pressure is bad. Positive peer pressure can have a significant impact
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What We Can Learn from Iceland
The Iceland Prevention Model is famous among people who work in the field of substance-use prevention. The Iceland Prevention Model was developed by a team of Icelandic researchers and policymakers
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The Role of Mental Health in Prevention
Adolescence is a critical period of development marked by significant physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. During this time, teenagers face many challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and
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What You Need to Know about Teen Alcohol Use
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an ideal opportunity to provide information about teen alcohol use, the effects of alcohol on teen health, and steps parents can take to mitigate the
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Prevention Strategies for Parents, Educators, and Communities
As a parent, educator, or concerned community member, it’s important to be proactive in preventing drug use among teenagers. Teen drug use has a variety of consequences for the teen’s
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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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