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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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