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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Many teens suffer from depression, anxiety or other mental illness. Unfortunately, this puts them more at risk for developing a drug problem and co-occurring disorders.
School stress can lead to teen drug use, but many parents with good intentions overlook the possibility. Learn the effects of stress and how to help your kid cope.
Alcohol is still the most commonly used drug among young people. The good news is that parents can make a difference. What you say, how you respond and the relationship you build with your child can all help lower the risk of underage drinking. You don't have to wait until your child is interested in alcohol to start talking about it.
There is no single reason why teenagers use alcohol and other drugs. But here are some of the issues and influences behind the behavior of teenage substance use.
Nearly one-fifth of college students report that they take prescription stimulants that are not prescribed to them. And reports show that high-school students are abusing these medicines too. Let’s take a closer look.
Being a student today can be really tough, and often teens will feel tempted to “solve” their academic and social problems with prescription stimulants.
It’s important to remember your power as a parent. Here are 6 suggestions on ways you can reduce the chance your teen will drink, use drugs or engage in other risky behavior.
If you're concerned about your teen's drug or alcohol use, take action. You can never intervene too early -- even if you think it's just "experimenting."
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