Warning Signs & Prevention

This post was updated slightly in May of 2023. The use of e-cigarettes, also referred to as “vaping,” poses a significant – and avoidable – health risk to young people in the United States. According to the latest results from the Monitoring the Future survey of substance use behaviors and related attitudes among 8th, 10th, […]

If you’re one of the 89% of parents1 who are likely to discuss OTC misuse with their teen(s) in the future, you’ve come to the right place. Starting a discussion with your teen about substance use isn’t always easy, but it comes with rewards — teens of parents who talk to them about the danger […]

This post was updated slightly in November of 2023. Is your teen on social media? Probably. Participation on popular platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram is practically a prerequisite among the under-20 set. Digital screen time among teens during the COVID-19 pandemic skyrocketed as they spent more time at home dealing with boredom and seek […]

As difficult as it may be to acknowledge, it is highly likely that your teenager has tried alcohol at some point. However, many teens manage to successfully hide their alcohol use from parents. Parents may be unaware that their teen is raiding the alcohol cabinet (within their own home or a friend’s house) or having […]

If you have listened to popular music artists in the past decade, you’ve probably heard of one mixed concoction that goes by several names: Purple Drank, Dirty Sprite, Sizzurp and Lean. In fact, 33% of rap songs that reached the top ten of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 2017 mentioned the mixture. And many musicians, […]

Whenever alcohol or drugs are involved, the potential risk of injury increases exponentially. And when the people drinking or using drugs are teens, the risk is even higher. This is one reason why it’s important for teens to avoid drugs and alcohol, but it’s not the only reason. In this post, we’re going to explore […]