Substance Use Disorder in Adolescence
Substance Use Disorder in Adolescence The teenage years of life tend to be some of the most stressful years. Between lowered inhibitions, peer pressure, bullying, and social structures, teenagers are at an extremely high risk of forming a substance use disorder. Substance use disorders in adolescence can affect much more than just their grades and […]
Alcohol Abuse by Teenagers
Alcohol Abuse by Teenagers Alcohol is the drug of choice for most teenagers and can lead to severe consequences. Alcohol abuse by teenagers not only affects the young people who are drinking, but also impacts the safety of the people they encounter. Luckily, there are signs to look out for, ways to prevent alcohol abuse […]
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Fighting Drug Addiction this National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Educating youth about the dangers of drug use can prevent a lifetime of addiction – and this October’s National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is the perfect opportunity to learn how. Since 2011, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month has been embraced as a time to acknowledge the […]
Anti-Addiction Film “The First Day” with Chris Herren on ESPN
“The First Day” with Chris Herren According to Creighton Drury, the CEO of Center on Addiction, “The First Day” was created by former professional basketball player and wellness advocate, Chris Herren, and presented by Center on Addiction and Cigna. “The First Day” takes an innovative approach to address teen substance use, while helping to refocus […]
Top 5 Reasons Teens Use Drugs
There are many reasons why teens abuse illegal or prescription drugs. Past studies used to point to “having fun” as the number-one reason teens used drugs, but more recent studies show that teens are using drugs to solve problems. This is important for parents to understand because most parents severely underestimate the impact of […]