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.
Appreciating the goodness in our lives, helps teens feel more positive emotions, rather than negative feelings like stress, anxiety and depression — and there’s research to prove it.
How can parents tell when their child is experiencing a ‘normal’ amount of stress — and when they should be worried? We reached out to two pediatricians to find out.
What happens when high-school and college kids (who don’t have ADHD) take prescription stimulants that are not prescribed to them? Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, weighs in.
While some stress can help motivate kids to get work done, too much stress can be overwhelming and can cause problems with health, sleep and brain function. Learn 10 tips to help your kids manage stress.
Students today are more anxious and stressed out than ever before. Julie Lythcott-Haims saw this first-hand when she served as Stanford University’s Dean of Freshmen for a decade.
Being a student today can be really tough, and often teens will feel tempted to “solve” their academic and social problems with prescription stimulants.
We have compiled a comprehensive set of effective policies and practices that identifies specific actions for improving the prevention and treatment of risky substance use and addiction in the U.S.
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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