The joys of being around a pre-adolescent, twirl-with-happiness tween are short-lived these days. Gone are the early days of blissful contentment with a perfectly imperfect body, […]
“Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” We all remember this slogan, which was coined at the launch of the Drunk Driving Campaign in the 1980s. Since […]
In 2019, almost 2,500 Americans were hospitalized with respiratory illnesses and another 52 individuals died from vaping. Many of the injured were teens whom had to be hospitalized and breathe on ventilators or stay in […]
Adolescence is a pivotal time when important social and intellectual skills develop. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, by the time they are seniors in high school, almost […]
While drug and alcohol problems often seem to develop at random during adolescence, environment and family history both play a larger role than most parents […]
Since the onslaught of COVID-19, the U.S. has seen unprecedented changes, particularly in the rise of opioid use. At least 30 states have reported increases in opioid-related mortalities or […]
Drug Use Opens Door to addiction One of the most prevalent addictions in older kids is drugs and alcohol. Addiction can occur with any mood-altering substance, and […]
When we think of impaired or distracted driving among teens, we often think about alcohol or electronic activities like texting and driving. However, more than 11 million […]