National Health Ratings reports high teen substance misuse rates vary by state, with New Mexico leading at 16%, highlighting ...

According to a 2025 study by researchers at Cornell University and Columbia University, 40% of participating children showed ...

But there’s also more positive news: Illicit drug use among American teens has held fairly steady around the lower levels reached in 2021, amid the school and societal disruptions caused by the ...

Illinois teens are turning to alcohol and drug use at alarming rates. New research published May 8 from the University of Illinois finds that alcohol use among Illinois teens is now double the ...

Teen alcohol use may also raise the risk of alcohol use disorder, anxiety, or depression in adulthood. However, because the brain at this age is still developing, it may also recover from some ...

Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this complex issue.

ADHD teens face higher substance use risks. Learn vital strategies to empower your teen, from boosting life skills to creating a supportive environment. Prevention starts here.

Teens are more than twice as likely to go to their friends or peers for help or support when experiencing distress from their substance use than they are to go to a behavioral health provider or a ...

How to Spot Teen Substance Abuse, According to Addiction Experts Published Jul 18, 2024 at 5:00 AM EDT Updated Jul 18, 2024 at 4:15 PM EDT By Daniella Gray ...

Approaching conversations with teens with an open mind to understand what motivates their teens to use these products without blame or punishment is important. Talking about ways they can achieve ...