Teen Drug Abuse
Raising Teens in Recovery
Description: A few moments of reading now can reduce the chances that adolescent alcohol or drug treatment will be needed in the future. It might even save a life.
Adolescent DUI Trends
Description: Tarzana Treatment Centers provides youth alcohol and drug treatment with medical detoxification for alcohol, heroin, and prescription drug dependence when it’s needed.
Discussing Prescription Drug Overdose With Teens
Description: Now is a good time for parents to have a very effective conversation with their children about the dangers of prescription drug overdose.
Cough Medicine Abuse
Description: A lot has been written about the rising trend in adolescent prescription drug abuse. But not so much has about OTCs. These are readily accessible in most households.
Medical Marijuana vs Teen Marijuana Abuse
Description: The US Department of Justice has relaxed enforcement of federal marijuana laws on legal users and dispensaries in states where medical marijuana is legal.
Missing Meds
Description: If parents aren’t taking steps to prevent teen prescription drug abuse, they should be. Parents need to know what to do to stem the tide of prescription medication availability.
Gambling a Sign of Teen Alcohol or Drug Abuse?
Description: Teen behaviors are clues to parents that they are engaging in alcohol abuse or drug abuse. Gambling, for example, is a possible sign a youth has a future with alcohol and drug use.
SAMHSA Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse Reports by State
Description: Teen alcohol abuse and drug abuse can lead to problems with alcoholism and drug addiction. Now there is a comprehensive, state-by-state report from SAMHSA.
LSD and Ecstasy on the Rise in Teen Drug Abuse
Description: Drug abuse trends change as new generations reach adolescence. Parents and the drug and alcohol treatment community need to take note of recent findings.
Teen Drug Abuse during the Holidays
Description: The holidays mean that teens will be out of school and, for many of them, a lack of supervision. Low perceptions of risk among adolescents may lead them to drug abuse.
Signs of Teen Alcohol or Drug Abuse
Description: Most parents take the “Not my kid” approach to teen alcohol and drug abuse. Statistics show, though, that many of them are not facing reality.
Teen Women and Pain Killer Abuse
Description: Opiate addiction must be addressed when problems arise. Women face more physical, mental and emotional consequences than men from prescription opiate and heroin addiction.
Teen Substance Use - Prevention and Treatment
Description: There is no magic wand that will put an end to teen substance abuse. Prevention is an effort that must continue, though, because teens will otherwise not hear about consequences.
Adolescent Drug Addiction – Don’t Discriminate
Description: Don’t be fooled by the idea that if you don’t catch your teen using strong drugs, then it is not a big deal. Too many parents don’t take action, and resort to minor punishments.
Alcohol Dependence and Drug Addiction -Tolerance
Description: It can be a safety mechanism to the body or deadly. Awareness of the subject is critical for anyone who engages in alcohol abuse or drug abuse, as well as those in recovery.
Lock It Up is a Good Start
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Teen Alcohol and Drug Trends on Social Media
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Teen Substance Use Treatment Prevents Adult Problems
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Summertime Teen Surveillance
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