Medical Marijuana vs Teen Marijuana Abuse
The US Department of Justice has relaxed enforcement of federal marijuana laws on legal users and dispensaries in states where medical marijuana is legal. Individuals can have their opinions about the...
View ArticleTeen Substance Use - Prevention and Treatment
It’s no secret that a certain percentage of teens will recreationally use alcohol or drugs before they finish high school. We would all like to wave a magic wand and put a stop to it, but that is just...
View ArticleAdolescent Drug Addiction – Don’t Discriminate
Teen drug addiction does not only occur with drugs like heroin and methamphetamines. Prescription opiate and benzodiazepine abuse can quickly lead to addiction, and we should not forget about...
View ArticleAlcohol Dependence and Drug Addiction -Tolerance
Tolerance, as it relates to alcohol dependence and drug addiction, is often misunderstood by many in the general public. In the manner that drug and alcohol tolerance functions, it can be a safety...
View ArticleTeen Alcohol and Drug Trends on Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool that can be used to influence teens. Recent studies indicate that these sites are being used by adolescents to promote alcohol and drug use. Common sense suggests...
View ArticleTeen Substance Use Treatment Prevents Adult Problems
The adolescent years can be emotionally rough, and almost all teens face pressure from friends to drink and use drugs. Too many of them make substance abuse a regular activity and engage in negative...
View ArticleSummertime Teen Surveillance
At long last, teens have been released from the school for the summer break. While most of them look forward to the freedom that awaits, most parents need to find ways to keep them busy and in check....
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