According to federal laws, it is illegal for teens to possess marijuana paraphernalia. According to the National Drug Intelligence Center, a component of the US Department of Justice, “The term […]
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Signs Your Teenager is on Drugs
Recognizing the tell-tale signs your teenager is on drugs can help save adolescents’ lives. Given the severity of the national drug abuse epidemic and the concerns around drug use in […]
Demi Lovato Shares Addiction Relapse
Demi Lovato has shared her addiction experiences with the public. In her new song, “Sober,” Demi Lovato’s addiction relapse is revealed. The song and Lovato’s recent interviews about her relapse […]
The Facts About Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic drug that has become increasingly popular in the United States over the past decade. Used in South America for centuries by Amazonian shamans, it is also […]
The Risks of Teen Adderall Use
Adderall abuse is a growing problem among young people. The drug was originally produced to address symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, Adderall is now used recreationally and […]
The Facts About Teen Vaping
Vaping has become an epidemic among teens. While the rate of teen cigarette smoking is going down, the number of teenagers who are vaping is soaring, and we’re now learning […]
The Dangers of Teen Peyote Use
Peyote is perhaps best known for its sacramental use in the Native American Church. Moreover, experimental writers like Aldous Huxley and Carlos Castaneda mentioned it in their books, which became […]
DMT: Know the Facts, Risks, and Side Effects
DMT is a hallucinogenic drug—and more and more people are using it. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that the number of people using DMT more than […]
Kava: Natural Treatment or Health Threat?
Kava comes from a plant known as the Piper methysticum, a tropical shrub that is native to the western Pacific islands. In its beverage form, it is a popular social drink […]
Teens and Xanax: The Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drug
Xanax dependence among teenagers is a growing concern in the United States and abroad. Abuse of this anti-anxiety drug threatens teen mental and physical health. In addition, it can even […]
Moke: What It Is and Why It’s Unhealthy for Teens
Understanding Moke and Its Effects on the Body and Brain Have you noticed the word “moke” being used lately, in the media and among young people? If so, you might […]
What You Need to Know About Teenage Painkiller Addiction
Facts About Painkiller Addiction and Teen Mental Health Painkiller addiction is dangerous. This opinion has become an obvious fact in the 21st century. For very short periods of time, painkillers […]
