Teens & Drugs

Today's stresses can be overwhelming if you don't have a source of strength or resilience in your life. You can learn how to increase your resilience by identifying your strengths and needs, as...

If you are a member of Alanon, or any of the other 12-Step Programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, you have probably heard the Serenity Prayer. It is recited regularly at 12-Step meetings around...

Teen drug abuse is a serious problem that you, as a parent, have probably worried about at some time or another. However, it’s been found that teens whose parents talk to them regularly about the...

There is an organization called Alanon that is designed for anyone who is bothered by someone else's drinking or drug abuse. Does that mean that mean that the alcoholic or drug abuser has to be a...

Drug use among teens has skyrocketed over the years. Statistics from the 1996 PRIDE (Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education) survey show that more than 50% of teenagers who have tried...

When your teen sneaks in through the house quietly, as he/she tires not to distract or disturb you, make an attempt to go up to your child and have a face to face conversation. Look for both...

Oh, no! This is the part of Alanon that you have been dreading. You know that in your hurt, anger and frustration with the alcoholic, you have caused pain and frustration for other people. You...

Many children and teens try drugs and alcohol. Some teens and children try it once and never do it again while others will continue to use alcohol and drugs for years. According to the American...

Interpreting body language can be helpful in seeking out the truth. Know how and what things to look for when your studying someone body movements. Here are some tips on how to do just that.

Have you ever had the experience of being absolutely certain that you are right, only to discover that your solution would not work out well at all? Do you ever feel that you may be a little...

Teen to adult happens really fast, and then you find out, with us it was a true confession 3am talk just before 18th birthday cause it took in drugs and drinking and more drugs .... this was my...

Worried about your teen doing drugs? Want to spot drug users? Here are the secrets to telling if a person is a drug user.

If you feel as though you need to guard your child’s innocence and youth by ignoring topics like teen drug abuse, you may be making a huge mistake. Children are often faced with the peer pressure...

Weed, pot, mary jane, anything else that you may prefer to call it. We all hear about it, but may not have a good idea of what the drug looks like. With a good nose and some detective skills you...

Drug testing of hair checks for usage of drugs such as tetrahydrocannabinol (marijuana), methamphetamine (ecstasy, crystal methadone), cocaine, phencyclidine (PCP) and opiates (heroin, codeine).

Drug testing in schools continues to be a controversial issue, with both disadvantages and benefits. Proponents point to several main benefits when stating their case.

The five-panel drug test, also referred to as NIDA-5, is a standard drug test established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The test is the most-used...

Oral drug tests measure if there is a detectable amount of an illicit substance in an individual's body, through a saliva sample. Saliva drug screening tests have been approved by the Food and...

Alcohol has a number of effects on the human body that can make routine tasks seem difficult. After you drink, it is especially dangerous to drive a car, as drinking and driving leads to a high...

Marijuana use is on the rise among teenagers in America. Learn how to recognize the signs that someone you know or love has been using this drug.

A 10 panel drug screen is a test that measures the amount, if any, of an illicit substance in the body, most commonly through urine testing. Most often the test is performed in the laboratory,...

A drug is defined as any substance other than food taken in order to change the way the body or mind functions. Drugs have different side effects, and make a kid's body and mind react differently....

The use of drugs by teens can be of particular concern to parents, teachers and other adults who spend time with adolescents and young adults. In many cases, behaviors that contribute to drug use...

Did you know that national studies show that the average age when a child first tries alcohol is 11 and for marijuana, it's 12. We need to have a serious conversation with our young children...

The teen years are a time of transition and experimentation, so it is no wonder that many teens try or habitually use drugs and alcohol. Unfortunately, substance abuse also puts adolescents at a...

The issue of drugs and alcohol tend to be very confusing for your child. If drugs and alcohol are so bad, then why do they sometimes see Dad drinking a beer, or Mom having an occasional glass of...

We all recognize the martyr ... the person who loves to tell you how he or she suffers because of the behavior of someone else. They practically beg for your sympathy because, after all, their...

It is our responsibility as parents to keep our children safe for as long as we can. With cyberstalking, sexual exploitation of children, Internet pornography, increased access to illegal drugs,...

Adolescents often experiment with alcohol and drug use under peer pressure to fit in and be part of the fun. They rarely realize the danger of becoming addicted or encountering negative...

As reported by the Adolescent Substance Abuse Knowledge Base, three-fourths of all deaths of young people ages 10-24 were caused by these four factors: automobile crashes, homicide, suicide and...

Drugs are prescribed to patients every day to help control a variety of health conditions, from diabetes to chronic pain. These drugs have all been tested, approved and regulated to ensure their...

Drug and alcohol abuse is a leading cause of teen death due to its role in car accidents, suicides and drownings. Adolescents who abuse drugs are at greater risk of pregnancy and sexually...

Contrary to common belief, not all teens go through a stage of experimentation with pot. However, if you suspect that your teen may be smoking pot, it may be time to intervene. Nipping the problem...

The National Institute on Drug Abuse says that 7 percent of Americans have tried cocaine by their senior year in high school. Government health officials warn that using cocaine and other drugs...

If you have a teenager living in your home, knowing the symptoms of drug use can save her life. However, make sure you don't assume and accuse too quickly, as many drug-use signs could actually be...

There are two easy ways to definitively test your child for drug abuse. Learn how with this guide.

Have you seen behavior changes in your child and are worried that they may be on drugs? Find out some of the signs with this helpful guide.

The time for the inevitable has come and you are nervous about what to say about drugs and how to say it. You want to talk to your kids about drugs, but your nervous. I will discuss what to say...

Drug abuse comes in many forms: From cigarettes to crack, if it's an addictive substance, it's a drug. Children in today's society face an incredible amount of pressure, whether it be a need to...

Your teenager may hit a point where he considers experimenting with different things. Some of these things may be drugs. Teenagers can sometimes be around drugs due to peer pressure, hanging...

If your child is out of control physically, mentally, or with drug abuse ... Wilderness Therapy may be the answer.

How to know when and if your child/children are using drugs and to be aware of peer pressure at school or at the work site. Make it your business to know what they are doing at all times.

Dealing with bad teenager behavior problems can be frustrating and stressful for parents. Basically, here's the situation for many parents: You have a young adult living in your home who is too...

Good parenting during the teen years is perhaps the most crucial way to help teens avoid drug and alcohol use.

Parents that grew up in the 60s, 70s and 80s are probably all familiar with the effects of different types of drugs. Drugs that were bought on street corners, alleys and from the cool guy down the...

Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. All forms of weed are mind-altering and addictive. Marijuana use by teens often leads to abuse of other drugs and alcohol. Teens...

When addicted to narcotics, an individual has an intense need or compulsion to continue using, with no regard for the repercussions. There are two types of narcotics--natural, such as heroin,...

According to the National Youth Network website, roughly 1.1 million teens, ages 12 to 17, are dependent on drugs. About a million teens are being treated for alcohol dependency. Not realizing the...

Many parents think that there is no prevention on their part for their teen drug use but what they do not know is that there is a way for them to get involved and successfully prevent their teen...

Its a simple fact that teens are curious about trying new things, new foods, new video games, and even new cheers for cheer leading. But when teens decide to experiment with drugs and alcohol They...