Drug abuse is a serious behavior that can have dire consequences if not addressed or treated. The abuse of prescription drugs is a very serious issue and many families find themselves dealing with how to help their troubled teens. Many teenagers...
More than one-third of high school seniors used an illicit drug at least once in the past year, according to the University of Michigan's "Monitoring the Future" study. Although not all teens that use drugs will become addicted, even using an...
Teens abuse drugs for many reasons, including peer pressure, depression and social issues. When a teenager is abusing drugs, it affects all areas of her life such as school, family and friends.
The risk of a teenager using drugs is significant. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the natural attitudes and behaviors that teens have put them at risk for drug use; teens are curious, risk takers who often...
Young people begin using drugs sometimes as early as age 12 and continue abusing through the teen years, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Drugs are readily accessible for teens who choose to abuse them, carrying consequences that...
Drug abuse by teenagers may include using illegal street drugs, prescription medication, over-the-counter cold or sleep medications and inhalants, such as aerosols, glue or gasoline. Some teens who try drugs out of curiosity may be strong enough...
Teen drug use can vary widely, and includes substances that are both legal and illegal. Teens experiment with alcohol, medications, inhalants, marijuana, psychedelic drugs, and the like. Drug use can lead to school problems, violence, unplanned...
According to TeenDrugAbuse, 30 percent of eighth-graders, 45 percent of tenth-graders and 53 percent of twelfth-graders use drugs. Teenage abuse of illicit drugs as well as prescriptions drugs, alcohol and cigarettes continues to be a significant...
Maybe your teen has found a new group of friends. Or perhaps he is sleeping later than usual or his grades are beginning to drop in school. Initially you may not think anything of these changes, but eventually they begin to escalate into larger...
Teens are curious individuals who feel that they are invincible. Teenagers are constantly trying to become their own person and test the boundaries that authority figures have set in place for them. Sometimes, these types of behaviors lead to...
When you first learn your teenager is using drugs, find out how deep the involvement is as quickly as possible. There is a tremendous difference between a teen who engages in a single experiment with marijuana and one who is a habitual substance...
The consequence of teen drug use, casual or otherwise, can be devastating. Teens are still maturing physically, emotionally and psychologically, which makes them even more susceptible than adults to the harm that drugs can cause. Although drug use...
Drug abuse occurs when mind-altering drugs are used excessively or in an otherwise irresponsible manner. Teenage drug abuse can lead to health problems, addiction, legal troubles and problems at home, work and school. Learning to recognize the...
Teens can build muscle quickly without drugs. The hormonal profile during the teenage years supplies them with plenty of anabolic hormones such as GH (growth hormone) and testosterone. By focusing on proper training and adequate nutrition, teens...
Raising kids is a daunting job; dangers like drugs and alcohol lurk in every direction. Many teens choose to experiment with drugs, whether because of boredom or in an effort to fit in. A parent should always be on guard and to try to protect...
The words "teen drug abuse" usually bring up images of illegal substances like cocaine and methamphetamine. Teenagers do abuse illicit drugs, but many are turning to readily available over-the-counter, or OTC, medications. They are easy to get...
Today more teens in America and around the world are abusing prescription drugs. According to a recent study reported on by Theantidrug.com, there has been a 300 percent increase in teenage prescription drug addicts since 1995. In 2006, over 2.1...
Dianne Hales says in the textbook "An Invitation to Health" that, while drug abuse among teenagers has declined, it continues to be a major problem. Teen alcohol abuse has also declined because the average age of first use has increased and teen...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that by the 12th grade, more than 23 percent of teens have used illicit drugs. While the government agency reports a decline in teen drug use of marijuana and crystal methamphetamine, it reports...
The Zuni Pueblo is located in a remote area of New Mexico, bordering Arizona and 150 miles west of Albuquerque. The Zuni Pueblo's rural isolation makes it an easy target for drug trafficking. Crystal meth is a common drug among teenagers in all...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has determined that research-based drug and alcohol prevention programs successfully deter kids from using drugs. "Over time," NIDA indicates, "youth who participated in the programs had better outcomes than...
The Phoenix House Center on Addiction and the Family (COAF), a nonprofit foundation whose aim is to reduce the effect of addiction on children, reports that children feel the effect of drug abuse during parental addiction and for years afterward....
As your children approach adolescence, one of the more frightening scenarios is that of them succumbing to drug and alcohol temptation. Most teenagers will, at some point, be exposed to alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs at school or among friends....
Any family, regardless of income or makeup, can have a teen who abuses drugs. And when that teen abuses drugs or alcohol, the whole family feels it, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Teens use drugs for many different reasons. One teen might begin using drugs to deal with feelings of depression and another teen might start using because she feels pressured by a group of friends at a party. Understanding the reason that a teen...
There are certain indicators that put a teen at higher risk for drug abuse, though some teen drug abuse is unpredictable. Specific interventions may be necessary to prevent a teen from turning to drugs. Taking proactive steps to prevent drug abuse...
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), teen drug use has declined in the most recent trend report of 2007. Although this is a significant relief for many...
When dealing with a teenager that is using drugs, you may want to send him to a drug rehab program. Unfortunately, if your teen is over the age of 18, he is legally an adult and you cannot send him to the rehab facility without his consent. Doing...
Teenagers start using drugs and alcohol for many reasons. They might be pressured into it, try to cope with feelings of depression or make an impulsive decision to use at a party. Some develop drug problems and need treatment.
