What Do I Need to Know About Underage Drinking?
With 29% of high school students admitting they have consumed alcohol in the last 30 days, according to the CDC, parents are rightfully concerned about the effects this drinking will have on their teens. Underage drinking poses both health and safety risks for teens, but understanding the dangers of this practice can help inform conversations […]
Is It Legal for a Minor to Drink Alcohol at Home?
Many American adults and teens view alcohol as a rite of passage – a view fueled, in part, by movies that depict high school and college as nonstop opportunities to socialize and have fun without serious consequences. However, underage drinking is dangerous, even with adult supervision, and can lead adolescents to make irresponsible decisions that […]
Is Psychosis Permanent?
Psychosis is a mental health symptom that changes the way the brain interprets information. This condition can cause visual, auditory or sensory hallucinations or make people believe delusional, irrational things. Because these phenomena can be terrifying, people experiencing psychotic breaks may hurt themselves or others. While people living with mental illnesses like schizophrenia suffer from […]
How Self-Image Influences Adolescent Alcohol Use
Self-perception and body image are crucial, particularly during the teen years. The rapid changes that occur during puberty can influence how adolescents view themselves and others, with implications for teenagers of all gender identities. While disordered behavior around eating and exercise is one way for adolescents to attempt to cope with an unrealistic self-image, some […]
Alateen: Support for Siblings
One of the most insidious things about addiction is its impact on everyone in the substance user’s life. Watching a sibling struggle with their mental health and well-being can make you feel helpless or anxious. The chronic stress will gradually take its toll on you and leave you more vulnerable to issues like high blood […]
Consequences of Drinking and Driving
The reckless decision to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol can have severe repercussions in every state, including jail time, community service, expensive fines and driver’s license suspension. Teens who get arrested for underage drinking and driving can face even more serious, long-term consequences, including effects on their educational and career opportunities. Teen Drinking […]
Teen Using Delta-8
Marijuana is the world’s most widely used illicit drug, and its use links with various mental health issues, especially among younger people. The best-known result of marijuana use occurs due to tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, a compound that acts upon brain areas influencing pleasure, memory, thinking, concentration, movement, coordination and sensory perception. As a parent of […]
Teens More Likely to Get Addicted to Marijuana
Thanks to widespread legalization efforts, marijuana has a perception of being less risky than drugs like methamphetamines or opioids. Countless movies and TV shows have depicted marijuana as a consequence-free way to have fun and relax. However, it’s essential to remember that it is still a controlled substance that can have severe long-term health effects […]
Prescription Medications Pose New Danger to Teens
As a parent, you may be worried about your teenager using drugs like marijuana or meth, without ever considering that an equally dangerous, addictive substance could be hiding in plain sight in your home’s medicine cabinet. Teen prescription medication abuse is a growing concern among health professionals because these drugs are readily available and have […]
My Teen Is Using Drugs. How Can I Help Them?
Young people who are beginning to assert their independence can act out in various ways, including drug use. While testing boundaries is a typical part of adolescence, your teen might not realize how severely they can jeopardize their health and future by developing a substance use disorder. Here’s what you should know about teen drug […]