No parent wants to believe that their child is in need of marijuana addiction treatment. Initially, many parents prefer to see marijuana abuse as a one-time thing and – if […]
Commonly Abused Substances
Dangers of Teens Driving High on Marijuana
How much is too much when it comes to marijuana use and driving? States that have legalized the drug for recreational purposes are still working to come up with a […]
An Extensive List of Marijuana Paraphernalia
Marijuana can be ingested by smoking or by eating it. When it is eaten, the buds of the plant are cooked in a fatty substance like butter to release the […]
Recognize the Signs of Inhalant Abuse
Knowing the signs of inhalant abuse can help identity the need for treatment. According to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission of the United States, inhalant abuse can kill. Not only […]
Paraphernalia of Inhalant Abuse & Treatment for Teens
How Many Teens Use Inhalants According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 2.4 million people aged 12 or older reported using inhalants in the past 12 months. An estimated […]
Health Concerns of Inhalant Abuse
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that more than 2 million adolescents over the age of 12 in the United States abused inhalant substances in 2009. Most […]
Aerosol Inhalant Abuse & Addiction
When teenagers begin to experiment with heroin, meth or cocaine. Young teens are much more likely to start with inexpensive, legal substances that are found around the house. The vapors […]
When Drug Abuse Becomes Addiction
Adolescence is known as a time of risk-taking and experimentation, and many of these youthful experimentations involve drugs. A lot of teens will try drugs once or twice without ever […]
What Substance Abuse Does to the Developing Brain of a Teen
The human brain was once considered a bit of a mystery. It’s trapped beneath the bony surface of the skull, impenetrable to direct examination, and most people aren’t able to […]
The Most Common Drugs Teen Boys Become Addicted To
Protecting a child means scanning the environment, looking for dangers and removing them when possible. That’s why parents of toddlers cover electrical outlets, place bumpers around sharp furniture and gate […]