Warning Signs & Prevention

One of the quickest and most effective ways for kids to learn is by watching how other people do things. It’s how many of us learned how to walk, talk, and tie our shoes. This is also how many children learn how to handle drugs and alcohol. Even if your kids aren’t thinking about drugs […]

This post was updated slightly in November of 2023. The warning signs of risky behaviors such as substance abuse are hardly cut-and-dry, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to pick up on them. Seemingly innocent things like gummy bears or even a can of shaving cream can be used to hide substance abuse. Efforts […]

Every month, we keep you informed on the latest studies and research in our “Not My Teen” blog series. Today, we’re looking at the latest viral internet challenge that is putting teens at risk, the Tide Pod Challenge. You may have heard about the latest risky behavior some teens have been taking part in, The Tide […]

All parents will face their child’s teenage years, a vital time at the peak of adolescence when their child’s character truly develops. As with most things in life, the reality is that mistakes are inevitable when raising a child. However, it’s every parent’s job to do the best they can do to prevent their teen […]

Even though teen drug use is on the decline, it is still a major issue and one that parents are right to worry about. According to the latest Monitoring the Future survey, which has looked at trends in teen drug use since 1975, around 9.8% of 10th graders and 14.3% of 12th graders do use […]

Today, Iceland is a leader in teenage substance abuse prevention. In 2016, only 5 percent of teens had consumed alcohol in the past month, 7 percent had used cannabis and 3 percent smoked cigarettes – the lowest rates in Europe. Compare that with the teen substance abuse rates in the US: The National Institute on […]