High School Drug Use Across America
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 24.6 million people in the U.S. used illicit substances in the past month. Adults aren’t the only focus when it comes to dangerous and illegal experimentation, however. In 2016, more than 14 percent of teens aged 16 to 17 used illicit drugs. While […]
Parents’ Guide to Aftercare Resources for Teens in Recovery
When your teenager has a problem with substance abuse, you may think that getting them to attend treatment is the most important part of their recovery. However, participating in a treatment program does not guarantee that your teen will remain sober. Addiction is a chronic condition in which relapses are common, and the best way […]
Tips For Helping Your Teenager Avoid Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Substance abuse—including alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use—usually begins during adolescence and young adulthood.1 According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), among high school seniors, 70% of students have tried alcohol, 50% have tried an illegal drug, approximately 40% smoked a cigarette, and more than 20% used a prescription drug for something other […]
Parents’ Guide to Aftercare for Teenagers in Drug and Alcohol Recovery
When your teenager has a problem with substance abuse, you may think that getting them to attend treatment is the most important part of their recovery. However, participating in a treatment program does not guarantee that your teen will remain sober. Addiction is a chronic condition in which relapses are common, and the best way […]