A look at the connection between mood disorders and addiction. Often, one feeds the other. But which came first? Plus, a ...
Comprehensive guide to illicit drug use, abuse, and addiction. Scientific guides to the most used and dangerous drug people use today.
Marijuana’s Street Names and Nicknames | A Guide for Parents of Teens
A table outlining the more common synonyms for marijuana, weed, THC, hash … etc. Plus, a list of common symptoms of t ...
The Increase in Alternative Tobacco and Vaping in Teens
Vaping is on the rise among teens. What are the harm, and how can we help teens to stop vaping? Taylor Jacobson answers ...
Trends in Popular Drugs Among Teens
A look at drug use trends and the five classes of drugs teens experiment with: alcohol, opioids, synthetics, marijuana, ...
5 Teen Behaviors That MAY NOT Lead to Drug Addiction
A look at healthy teen behaviors vs. unhealthy…and just how video gaming, late nights up, and rebellion MAY NOT be ass ...
Is Vaping Bad for Teens?
Yes, vaping can damage developing bodies. More here on the recent discoveries, the differences between cigarettes and v ...
Are Teen Addiction Rates Really Rising?
Yes, addiction rates are on the rise across the U.S. Still, conflicting information in recent months might underscore th ...
Talking to your college-aged children about alcohol and marijuana
Alcohol and marijuana use is prevalent among college students. How can you address it from home and before your child go ...
Is teenage drug use on the rise?
Has teenage drug use increased? Not exactly. While prevention initiatives may be helping, there remain some trends that ...
How to identify teenage drug use
As parents, what kinds of body language cues should we be looking for to signal drug use? More here on ways to identify ...