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.
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.
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.
Studies have found that “just” by listening, one trusted adult can have a big impact on a young person as they show less risk-taking behavior and higher self-esteem. More specifically, young people who met regularly with a trusted adult or a mentor are 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking.
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.
La ayahuasca es una bebida a base de plantas que puede provocar un estado mental alterado. Los pueblos indígenas de Sudamérica la han utilizado en rituales espirituales y medicinales durante miles de años. A medida que más personas en todo el mundo la descubren, los retiros y ceremonias con ayahuasca se han vuelto cada vez más comunes.
Ultimately, there is no “script” for talking with your teen about marijuana. But let’s look at some of the statements your teen might make when you bring up marijuana, and what you can say in response.
La adicción o el trastorno por consumo de sustancias interfiere en partes del cerebro responsables de la recompensa, la motivación, el aprendizaje, el juicio y la memoria. El hecho de que el consumo inicial de sustancias pueda ser una elección no hace que este trastorno no sea una enfermedad.
The symptoms that come from stopping heavy substance use are known as withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal can be incredibly painful and even deadly. It is a key reason why it can be so difficult to stop drinking.
Just because someone is drinking more than these limits doesn’t mean they have an alcohol use disorder. However, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on how much and how often your loved one is drinking. If you’re still not sure, some tests and screening tools can help.
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.
Elizabeth Vargas sits down with philanthropist and author Cammie Wolf Rice. Cammie shares the heartbreaking story of her son Christopher’s fatal overdose at age 32, following an opioid prescription that led to more than a decade of addiction.
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