
As spring approaches, teenagers are busy making plans for spring break. Many will set out for Florida, Mexico and other exotic locations for a week of parties, underage drinking and drug use. But a week-long drug and alcohol binge isnt the only option for teens looking to have fun and make memories while school is out. more...
By the time children graduate from high school, at least 50 percent of them will have at least tried some type of drug. more...
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, teens needing substance abuse treatment should be placed in one of five levels of care. more...
What do drugs do to your brain? You don't know how your body will react before you take drugs and, by then, it could be too late. more...
The four types of drugs most commonly used by teens include hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, and methamphetamines. Find out how to identify these drugs and the signs of teen drug abuse. more...
A new study shows that 90 percent of teens who could benefit from treatment for drug or alcohol abuse never get the help they need. more...