Teen Drug Abuse Articles

Ecstasy More Risky for Healthy Youth
Ecstasy was found to be more likely than other stimulants, such as speed or crystal meth, to be the cause of fatal drug overdose in youth with no chronic health problems or history of substance abuse. more...
Experts Note Dramatic Increase in Student Abuse of ADHD Medications
For generations, students have dealt with test pressures by participating in all-night study sessions, pleading with instructors for mercy and occasionally resorting to unscrupulous measures such as cheating. But in recent years, a new and dangerous option has become increasingly more popular: the abuse of medications designed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). more...
Teen Opiate Abuse
While many people use opioids for legitimate pain management purposes, this class of drug has high potential for misuse and abuse, especially among adolescents. more...
My Mom Does Drugs The Impact on Kids When Parents Abuse Drugs
When mom has a drug or alcohol problem, the entire family suffers. Children growing up with parents who abuse alcohol or drugs often suffer from chronic emotional stress, which causes long-term social and emotional developmental issues and can impede healthy brain development. more...
Beating Addiction Help for Teen Girls
At an age when most kids are breaking away from their parents, exploring their career interests, and establishing lifelong bonds with friends and partners, teens who are addicted to drugs or alcohol face an entirely different challenge just to get back to normal adolescent life. more...

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