Teens & Drugs

Drug abuse involving someone we love is something we all would like to ignore and just stick our heads in the sand; but this is a sign that the person needs help. The drug abuse can escalate and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Though you may not know it, you probably possess dangerous drugs in your own home. Inhalants, also known as whippets, are common household chemicals such as cleaning supplies and insecticides....

All teenagers experience dramatic mood shifts from time to time. But if your teenager seems unusually despondent or his behaviors are uncharacteristic, he may be experimenting with drugs. Watch...

In today's society, teenagers and drug abuse go hand and hand. As parents we must advice as well as educate our youth about this horrible disease. This article will share a few tips , on how to...

These are just some helpful hints to parents of teens. A lot of this is what I wish my parents would have told me or helped me with before things spiraled out of control.

Teen drug abuse is an all too common problem across the United States. Teens have more access to drugs and drug dealers than in the past due to increased increased technology such as the internet...

As a society, it is evident what the effects of teen substance abuse can have on families and communities. Early intervention and programs aimed at preventing teens from drinking alcohol and doing...

For some teenagers, the period between age 13 and 19 is a time of experimentation and rebellion. It seems to be a natural rite of passage. Parents of these experimenting teens must be on their...

The term "uppers" generally refers to amphetamines, which are drugs that speed up the central nervous system in the same way that the body's own stimulants like adrenaline do. Using uppers...

Inhalants are common household products that are sniffed or inhaled to get high. Inhalants tend to be a drug of first use because they are so readily available. Unfortunately, these substances...

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