Category: Teen Drugs And Alcohol

You knew it was coming. With all the new warnings against high-caffeine beverages mixed with alcohol and the increased regulations controlling the purchase and use of alcohol-infused dessert products, it wasn’t long before caffeinated beer took a hit. What’s Wrong with Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks? Recently, [...]

There are a number of substances that can alter your perception and get you high that are perfectly legal and not yet regulated by the FDA. Bath salts, salvia, spice and a wide range of synthetic cannabinoids are just a few of the most recently [...]

Prescription drug addiction is a huge problem in every region of the United States. Rural areas and urban areas, men and women, young and old – there is no group or culture or geographic location in our country that is safe from the rapidly growing [...]

Ryan Santanna was 21 this month when he got high on salvia the 15th floor bedroom balcony of a building on Roosevelt Island in New York -and then fell to his death. Salvia is a member of the mint family that gives the user a [...]

She came home a late a few times and seemed to be “acting funny.” He often feels sick in the morning but feels better by late afternoon. She seems really secretive about what she carries in her bag. He becomes irate when questioned about what [...]

There are two facts to consider. On one hand, in different spots around the country, people are pushing to legalize marijuana. On the other hand, a recent study showed that teenage marijuana use is up after years on the decline. Is there a relationship between [...]

Teen drug addiction or alcoholism has the power to destroy lives -not only of the young person in question, but his or her family as well. If you’re a parent, and have a teen or pre-teen in the house, here are five essential things you [...]

A recent report on a Canadian website shows that parents often underestimate their teen’s actual drug use. The report found that many parents assume their teens are making the right choices about drugs and alcohol. The reality is that kids today are doing more drug [...]

Teen prescription drug abuse and addiction are on the rise. This disturbing trend has been gaining ground for years. The pills are easy to get and distribute, especially from other kids. They can be a quick fix for a teen who wants a high or [...]

The risks of teen drinking and drug use have never been more obvious. Brain scans are starting to reveal the effect that heavy alcohol and drug use can have on growing brains. If you have a teen, you must tell them about this. It isn’t [...]