The teen and young adult years are confusing, complicated and formative. Understanding what's happening socially and developmentally — and how it can intersect with substance use — is fundamental to setting the stage for healthier outcomes.
It's important to take any substance use seriously, but before acting on impulse, take a breath and review strategies for communicating effectively and encouraging positive behavior change.
Usted no está solo! Muchas familias están pasando por lo mismo que usted está pasando, enfrentándose al uso de drogas o alcohol de su hijo o hija, y estamos aquí para ayudarle.
Sabemos que hablar con su hijo sobre los riesgos de la marihuana puede ser difícil. Estamos para ayudarle.
Lo Que Usted Necesita Saber y Cómo Hablarle a Sus Hijos Acerca de Vapear.
Aquí le ofrecemos 6 prácticas de crianza, basadas en investigaciones, que lo pueden dirigir por el camino correcto.
Sabemos que hablar con su hijo sobre los riesgos de la marihuana puede ser difícil. Estamos para ayudarle.
Lo Que Usted Necesita Saber y Cómo Hablarle a Sus Hijos Acerca de Vapear.
Aquí le ofrecemos 6 prácticas de crianza, basadas en investigaciones, que lo pueden dirigir por el camino correcto.
Learn how to create a foundation that discourages risky behavior, helping prevent substance use or addiction.
Everything you need to know to better prevent the use or misuse of the substances most accessible to teens and young adults.
Nitazenes are powerful lab-made opioids, such as metonitazene and isotonitazene, with no approved medical use. They are potentially 40 times stronger than fentanyl and are difficult to detect through standard drug tests or testing strips.
The FDA and many state health agencies are raising the alarm about tianeptine, also called “gas station heroin." It is illegally marketed in smoke shops, convenience stores, gas stations and online as a dietary supplement, research chemical or brain enhancer. Some of the more common brand names include ZaZa, Pegasus, Neptune’s Fix and Tianna Red.
Ibogaine is a natural substance found in the root of a plant that grows in West Africa. In small amounts, ibogaine works as a mild stimulant, and people have been using it for a long time to fight tiredness, hunger, and thirst. When taken in larger amounts, it can create strong mind-altering experiences.
You might have heard some worrying stories or rumors saying that marijuana may be laced with fentanyl, but it's important to look closely at these claims and figure out if they're true. The short answer is that they are false -- there is no solid evidence that marijuana is being laced with fentanyl. Here are some of the reasons why:
In recent years, edible products containing THC, flavored alcoholic seltzers, and nicotine vapes are marketed to young people with sweet, fruity, and minty flavors. Companies pay influencers and celebrities to endorse them. Plus, the discreet packaging makes it easy to hide from adults.
Discovering that your child is experimenting with substances can make you wonder: Is this a normal phase, or could it lead to serious problems? Instead of leaving things to chance, let’s dive into what you need to know about risk factors.
Nitazenes are powerful lab-made opioids, such as metonitazene and isotonitazene, with no approved medical use. They are potentially 40 times stronger than fentanyl and are difficult to detect through standard drug tests or testing strips.
The FDA and many state health agencies are raising the alarm about tianeptine, also called “gas station heroin." It is illegally marketed in smoke shops, convenience stores, gas stations and online as a dietary supplement, research chemical or brain enhancer. Some of the more common brand names include ZaZa, Pegasus, Neptune’s Fix and Tianna Red.
Ibogaine is a natural substance found in the root of a plant that grows in West Africa. In small amounts, ibogaine works as a mild stimulant, and people have been using it for a long time to fight tiredness, hunger, and thirst. When taken in larger amounts, it can create strong mind-altering experiences.
You might have heard some worrying stories or rumors saying that marijuana may be laced with fentanyl, but it's important to look closely at these claims and figure out if they're true. The short answer is that they are false -- there is no solid evidence that marijuana is being laced with fentanyl. Here are some of the reasons why:
In recent years, edible products containing THC, flavored alcoholic seltzers, and nicotine vapes are marketed to young people with sweet, fruity, and minty flavors. Companies pay influencers and celebrities to endorse them. Plus, the discreet packaging makes it easy to hide from adults.
Discovering that your child is experimenting with substances can make you wonder: Is this a normal phase, or could it lead to serious problems? Instead of leaving things to chance, let’s dive into what you need to know about risk factors.
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