Teen suicide is a major cause of concern in the United States. Latest figures published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that the number of teenagers taking their own lives in the country has been rising between 2007 and 2015. In a study titled “QuickStats: Suicide rates for teens aged 15-19 […]
Teenagers getting addicted to drugs is becoming increasingly common now. Easy access to illicit substances, coupled with the availability of ample information on the internet has fueled instances of substance misuse. Despite parents keeping a strict eye on the whereabouts of their wards and being more attentive to their upbringing, some teenagers may still experiment […]
The worst thing about chronic pain is that it’s private. Outwardly, a person looks fine: There’s no blood, no exposed bones, so what are they complaining about? Pain associated with injury or painful conditions like toothaches is acute pain. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), acute pain acts as a […]