While teen drug use has declined, some teens today continue to experiment with substances like marijuana, cocaine, painkillers, amphetamines, inhalants and other drugs. According to statistics, teen drug use rates are...


As a parent, you may be familiar with some illegal drugs or even tried them yourself. Nowadays, there are several emerging teen drugs that parents need to know about --...


High school is where many teenagers encounter drugs and alcohol for the first time. Read about the latest facts and statistics on adolescent substance use here. Teenagers might enter high...


Flashy ads and marketing rhetoric have had success promoting e-cigarettes and vape pens as “safe” alternatives to cigarettes. This could not be further from the truth. Teen vaping is reaching...





Teen nicotine addiction is not new; different generations of teenagers in the United States have experimented with nicotine. Learn more about teen nicotine addiction in the era of vaping and...


Energy drinks may seem harmless, but they can be toxic for teens because of their high caffeine content. In some cases, they can also increase a teen’s risk of drug...


Drug use can be hidden in plain sight with drug paraphernalia. Teens use homemade or purchased paraphernalia to produce, consume or transport drugs. Teen drug use is a reality in nearly...