Teens

As a teen, the pressure to use drugs, tobacco products, and alcohol is high. Two-thirds on high school seniors have tried alcohol. Educate yourself about the dangers and learn how to stay safe.

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Drug Addiction

How Can I Best Help My Addicted Parent?
Coping with a mother or father who has an alcohol or drug problem can take a physical and emotional toll on your well-being. See
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Alcohol

What is a BORG? Harm Reduction Strategy or Binge-Drinking Disguised?
The viral TikTok trend - BORGs - is being called a "hangover-proof" drink by teens. But there's a catch. Here's everything you need to know.
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Teens

The FDA and JUUL Labs Feud Over Vapes
The sordid relationship between the FDA and JUUL Labs has resulted in a slew of policies and press releases due to the rise of teen vaping.
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Family Wellness

Addiction: The Family Disease
If you've never experienced it, addiction can be difficult to understand. Clinician Lisa Westerson explains how addiction impacts the family.
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Mental Health

Doomscrolling: Are You Obsessed With Bad News?
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling through bad news on social media? Find out how doomscrolling can affect your mental health
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Drug Addiction

Teen Marijuana Use: Psychosis, Hospital Visits, and More
Marijuana is more socially acceptable than ever, but what impact is that having on teen marijuana use? Learn everything you need to know about the impact marijuana has on teens.
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Drug Addiction

Benadryl Challenge, TripTok, and #Ket: TikTok and Drug Use Among Gen Z
With recent TikTok trends like the Benadryl Challenge, TripTok, and #Ket, many parents are wondering if there is a larger drug use problem facing Gen Z.
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Blog

Too Young to Die: Liver-Related Deaths From Heavy Drinking Among Young Adults
It only took three years of heavy drinking for Lance Juracka to die from alcohol-related liver disease. He was 36. Ian Whitcomb was just 30 when he was diagnosed with […]
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Drug Addiction

The Impact of Legal Marijuana
By the end of this year, 40 states will have legalized some form of marijuana consumption. But what does this mean? Is marijuana safe?
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Addiction Treatment

To Juul or Not to Juul?
Is it safe to vape? Is JUUL safer than cigarettes? Learn everything you need to know about vaping so you can make an informed decision on whether or not you should vape.
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Teens

The Scary Truth About Halloween and Alcohol
Halloween is one of the most popular nights when it comes to binge drinking. Educating yourself about the dangers of alcohol could save your life or someone else’s.
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Teens

Recognizing Teen Drug Use
Knowing the signs of teen drug use could save your child's life. Learn how to recognize the symptoms before it's too late.
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