The use of stimulant drugs, most frequently abused by teens, has risen in recent years. This trend is one of the major causes behind drug overdose cases among American teens. Often prescribed to teens for fatigue, sleep disorders or depression, stimulant drugs are also prescribed for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to a recent […]

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) or acid is regarded by many as the drug which defined the countercultural ethos of the ‘60s. The ease of producing LSD in a chemical laboratory and the ability to store it in a blotting paper led to the emergence of a huge black market in the United States. Although LSD […]

Every new survey on substance use among American teens highlights new concerns, validates certain expectations and also provides optimism. Findings of the 2017 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey, released on Dec. 14, 2017, followed a similar pattern when it revealed that among teens, marijuana is the most popular drug of abuse followed by K2 or […]

For millions of American families, the holiday season provides the much-needed reprieve and chance to get together with loved ones. Many parents and guardians eagerly anticipate this time since their children come home during the break. In the midst of all the celebrations, it may be important to keep an eye on youngsters to ensure […]

Five students – all boys aged 14 or 15 – of the San Pasqual High School in Escondido had to be hospitalized in September 2017 after allegedly consuming Xanax pills. In October 2017, six students from the Rincon Middle School, also in Escondido, became ill after apparently ingesting the anti-anxiety medicine. In the San Pasqual […]

In the wake of the latest report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing an increase of over 19 percent in opioid-related deaths among teenagers, the Rosenthal Center for Addiction Studies has sought a major expansion of drug treatment for adolescents in the United States. The Rosenthal Center stressed on the need […]

The opioid crisis has been ravaging the United States for the past few years. Studies have shown that teenagers are more vulnerable to opioid addiction due to a combination of factors. A look at the statistics by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), reveals a high nonmedical use of prescription opioids by teenagers. The […]

Parenting is not an easy task, especially when children reach adolescence and prefer to live lives their way. Studies show that teenagers and young adults are more vulnerable to substance abuse. Therefore, it is necessary that parents share experiences that can help prevent teens from indulging in drugs and alcohol. Worried guardians and family members […]

Rising cases of drug abuse among teenagers and college students have made the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to launch a new website aimed at addressing the crisis. The website – campusdrugprevention.gov – that was unveiled on July 12, 2017, is the federal agency’s latest attempt in providing assistance to drug abuse prevention programs organized […]

Something as innocuous as gummy bears are now being used by unscrupulous people to entice American teenagers and entrap them into the world of drugs and crime. 11 teens in La Porte County, Indiana, recently fell sick after consuming drug-laced candies. Six young boys and five girls were rushed to the hospital after they reported […]