Results for Substance Abuse

In Iceland, teenage smoking, drinking and drug use have been radically cut in the past 20 years. Emma Young finds out how they did it, and why other countries won’t follow suit.

When thinking about the factors that contribute to teenage drinking and drug use, sleep may not make many parents' lists. But it should. New research inv...

New research identifies ways to break the multigenerational cycle of addiction.

New research reaffirms that bipolar teens are at high risk of developing drug problems as they age.

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – It’s tough being a teenager. Social, academic and cultural pressures can be overwhelming, and the stress can sometimes lead to dangerous behaviors, like substance use, th…

Identifying substance abuse addiction in ourselves or a loved one can be very challenging. Here are some ways to identify the addiction problem.

If you grew up with a parent abusing drugs or alcohol, you probably have bad memories. Discover how your parent’s substance abuse affected you & what to do about it.

lthough co-occurring disorders have only been recognized in recent years, they are pervasive. It is estimated that 37 percent of alcohol abusers and 53...

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are now the most popular form of nicotine use among middle and high school students, with an estimated 3 million students using them. There has been a 10-fold increase in the use of e-cigarettes among high school students between 2011 and 2015 – from 1.5 percent to 16 percent. In fact, more teens use these products today than smoke cigarettes. Still, approximately…

10 Powerful Substance Abuse Infographics - Great for Red Ribbon Week

If you’ve noticed someone you love has been using
drugs, it’s easy to assume the worst. However, not all cases of drug use or
abuse mean the user is spirali

Parents here is something you may find very useful – online screening developed by the NIMH for assessing if your teenager is using drugs. Screening Tools for Adolescent Substance Use via @NI…

If you believe a family member has a substance abuse disorder, you need to confirm the signs and get them the help they need. Call 855-737-7363 today.

Substance abuse treatment can seem frightening or intimidating if you are not sure what to expect. If you have never been to a treatment center or if your ideas about what treatment may be like come from media portrayals, take the time to learn what your experience will really be like. The reality is that … Continue reading "What to Expect at Substance Abuse Treatment"

Drug use today is a diverse image of drugs and addicts, and each decade new (or returning) substance abuse trends rise to popularity.

Drug deaths in America dominates the headlines. But did you know that substance abuse can affect your health in other ways besides fatal overdoses?

Finding addiction treatment for your teen can be daunting. Here are 11 primary and many subsidiary questions you need to ask.

A number of addicted parents overindulge or abuse their children.

Depression and substance abuse disorder are hard enough to deal with during normal times. But the isolation of a global pandemic has made it even worse.