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Teens Using Drugs and Alcohol

Over the past year, you may have heard of something called a “BORG” related to college students. These BORGs aren’t from Star Trek – they’re “blackout rage gallons,” AKA gallon jugs of alcohol combined with water, juice, and other mixers.
Nitrous oxide is usually used in medical settings, like at the dentist’s office, or in whipped cream cans. However, it’s becoming more popular as a recreational drug among teens, and that’s where the problems begin.
By knowing how BAC is measured, the factors that affect it, and the signs of high BAC levels, people can better manage their drinking and stay within safe limits.
A form of treatment for alcohol use disorder that focuses on reducing use rather than complete abstinence, the Sinclair method may be an option to consider if your loved one is struggling with alcohol use.
I think of that “click” I made on Partnership to End Addiction’s website as a light switch I found while stumbling in the dark. It shed light on a new path for our family that I will be forever grateful for.
Are you familiar with getting "crossed"? It's a term teens use to describe using marijuana and alcohol at the same time. The effects and risks are even greater than using either substance alone.
When someone – including a teenager – gets treatment for alcohol and substance abuse, it is standard practice to identify some of the reasons why they started using and the benefits they feel they get from these substances.
We have come to accept these truths. Today it's much easier to deal with the heartache. We have become more effective at helping our son with his addiction.
Like many parents, I felt that my son's addiction was every bit of my problem as it was his. I didn't know what I was doing wrong.
From honor student to nearly failing his freshman year, my son was on the fast-track to the dark side. Though he hadn't developed an addiction, he was well on his way.
I was wracked with worry and felt guilty for not knowing that she was drinking alcohol in the first place. “How could I have missed it?!”
When addiction hit my daughter, it was like a tornado hitting our home from the inside out. Learning to talk to her was like learning a different language.
Education about the dangers of drug and alcohol use is all about being relatable. By sharing his personal story, my son helped kids think differently.
I have learned that there is a big difference between rules and boundaries. My misunderstanding of this before is a regret I live with every day.
Substance use turned this mother’s son from a normal 20-year-old to someone she no longer recognized.
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If your child is struggling with substance use, it's likely they see drugs as a solution, not a problem. Learn how to address those underlying issues.
If you're a parent worried about your child's drug use, you may be considering drug testing. But experts recommend against at-home drug testing. Learn why.
Many substances are laced with other substances, like fentanyl. Learn tips for how you can help protect your child from accidental overdose.
We asked teens about their friends who engage in substance use and an intention to try substances in the future. Here's what they said.
When your child is struggling with drugs, it can be sad, hopeful, frustrating -- all at once. How do you deal with this emotion and still help your child?
Methamphetamine, or meth, is experiencing a resurgence. Learn how it affects the body, why it's appealing, and how to help your child get treatment.
Many parents haven’t heard of the marijuana derivative CBD and aren't sure if it's harmless. Learn what parents can do this substance becomes more popular among young people.
Parents who communicate expectations against drinking means a lower chance of their child drinking excessively in college. Get tips on how to talk.
Learn about how the opioid epidemic started, how you can keep your community safe, and how to help a loved one who is struggling -- download your eBook now.
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