Substance Abuse

The teen years are challenging, and young people have a lot on their proverbial plate. From the explosive development in their brains and body to peer pressure and increased expectations from [...]

It’s sad but true, there are far too many adolescents that are addicted to drugs and alcohol. According to DrugStatistics.org drug use increased 61% between the years of 2016 and 2020 among 8th [...]

Many teenagers smoke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 9 of 10 adults who smoke cigarettes daily first tried smoking before age 18. Furthermore, approximately [...]

Today’s culture seems to encourage an obsession with appearance and having a lower body weight, thanks to the influence of peers and social media as well as other media sources. This conveys an [...]

We all use beneficial apps on our smartphones and tablets, but when it comes to teens or tweens, it is important to be on top of the most popular apps for teens. You may have heard of some of the [...]

When it comes to your son or daughter’s health, you do not want to take any chances. Teen mental health and teen mental health treatment are very important topics for parents and caregivers to be [...]

Today, many teens deal with stress. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), teens have been under more stress now than ever. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can help [...]

Teenage drug abuse has become a major problem. People who begin to abuse drugs during adolescence are more likely to become addicted than those who do during adulthood. The body is in a vital [...]

Drug addiction is difficult for all people, but especially for teenagers. If you’re worried about yourself and read resources such as this blog, you are taking the correct steps to get help. [...]

It’s the talk that nobody ever really wants to have with their kids: that talk about drugs and alcohol.  Unfortunately, not only is it a talk that everyone should have at some point with [...]