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Much growth and development occur physically, mentally, and emotionally during the teen years. Adding teen substance abuse into the mix can negatively impact brain development and functioning skills, leading...

Statistics show that more than 2.6 million children, ages 12-17, use an inhalant every year to get high.1 Inhalants tend to be the drug that children try first and...

If you have a family member returning home after a treatment program for substance abuse, providing a safe environment for them to continue their recovery is important. Without it,...

When your child comes home from a teen drug treatment program, an adjustment period can include getting used to attending social gatherings once again. While this can be awkward...

As restrictions on marijuana use loosen up around the country, many teens, and even some adults, don’t consider weed use a big deal. But it is a big deal....

When you think about teen drug abuse, illegal drugs probably come to mind. But non-prescription drugs can be just as prevalent and dangerous. Statistics show adolescents ages 12-18 had...

Did you know that by the time teens reach the 12th grade, nearly half have tried illicit drugs?1 Studies also show that 8% of children ages 12-17 have used drugs...

How big of a problem is youth drug abuse? 1 in 8 teenagers confess they have abused an illicit substance in the past year alone.1 Since we know this...

Deciding to send your teen to a treatment center can be one of a parent’s most challenging choices. But there are situations when parents have no other options if...

Teenagers throughout America are at a high risk of substance abuse, especially legal and illegal drug abuse. According to the CDC, 15% of high school students1 have used illicit...