Cambiar nuestro lenguaje puede también ayudar a que los médicos brinden mejores tratamientos y a que las aseguradoras aumenten la cobertura de tratamientos basados en la evidencia. Es importante contribuir a que el público comprenda que los trastornos por consumo de sustancias son una condición médica y deben tratarse como tal.
Worried a positive drug test could separate you and your newborn? Learn state CPS laws, what really happens at birth, racial disparities & proven steps to stay together.
Scientists don't know much about medetomidine, also known as “dex.”. What is known is that people who sell drugs are mixing it more often with illegal opioids. This makes these already dangerous drugs even more harmful to people who use them.
Cannabis-infused drinks can come in many different forms and contain different amounts of THC and CBD. In this article, we’ll review what cannabis drinks are, why they’re so accessible, and how to navigate the constantly changing landscape around weed.
Las investigaciones indican que muchos conductores que consumen marihuana no están en condiciones de funcionar normalmente. Lo peor es que pueden no darse cuenta de que están incapacitados.
Teen peer influence shapes everything from fashion to substance use. Learn the warning signs and online‐safety tips parents can use to guide healthy friendships.
Marijuana (cannabis) has recently been suggested as a potential treatment for addiction. People in favor of its use point to its potential pain-relieving properties and lack of fatal overdose risk. But while cannabis may have some health benefits, it also contains many health risks.
Stay ahead of the curve with this parent-friendly guide to the top 7 teen substance use trends for 2025, from vaping devices to social-media challenges.
En este artículo, indicamos cuáles son algunas de las trampas comunes en que caen los padres cuando conversan con su adolescente. También le diremos por qué ocurren estas trampas y cómo evitarlas.
People who use substances are at a higher risk of having suicidal thoughts or attempting suicide. Knowing the risks and what to do can help you protect your loved one.
Xylazine, an animal sedative found in the illicit drug supply, can cause painful and severe wounds all over the body, which can become infected and require limb amputation. If your loved one is at risk of being exposed to xylazine, or if they are already struggling with xylazine-related wounds, the following information can help you understand how to best care for them.
Existe un vínculo importante entre experimentar un trauma y desarrollar un trastorno por consumo de sustancias. Quienes tienen antecedentes de trauma tienen de 2 a 4 veces más probabilidades de desarrollar problemas por consumo de sustancias que aquellas personas que no tuvieron un trauma. ¿Qué puede hacer usted para ayudar a su ser querido?
Cyberbullying can have an extremely negative effect on teen mental health and potentially result in an increased use of illegal substances. It’s possible that your loved one has been cyberbullied, is a perpetrator, or has witnessed it. Learn how to help your loved one if you suspect they are struggling.
Nos enfocamos en prevenir y tratar los trastornos por consumo de sustancias, brindando a familias, comunidades y profesionales de la salud conocimientos prácticos y confiables para que apoyen a los jóvenes en riesgo o que enfrentan adicción.
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