According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), “A total of 167,783 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years were assessed annually using national surveys from 2009 to […]
Adolescents
Understandably, choosing a treatment program for our child can fill us with uncertainty. After all, when we find that our child is struggling, getting them the right help, right away, […]
Adderall use is at an all-time high in the United States. For many, this use is legal and prescribed by a physician. Taken responsibly, Adderall can help individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity […]
If you’re not concerned about the overwhelming prevalence of meds use in the United States, take note of some statistics recently released by the N. ational I. nstitute on D. […]
Do you remember some of the poor choices you made as a teenager? We sure remember some of ours. Would you make the same choices now that you are a […]
Many adolescents face peer pressure and temptations related to substance use. Some teens may impulsively experiment with drugs without knowing the consequences. It makes sense that teens don’t know the […]
Bipolar disorder affects adolescents more than many people may realize. According to diagnostic interview data from the National Comorbidity Survey Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A), “an estimated 2.9% of adolescents [age 13-18] […]
