Adolescence is a critical period for the development of risky behaviors, like alcohol and drug use, reckless driving, and ...

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the latest trends, challenges and ...

Being a positive role model is essential in preventing addiction. Show your teen how to make healthy choices, cope with ...

However, in today's world, stress is more often triggered by everyday challenges like work pressure, family obligations, and ...

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report last year on substance use among teens and found that those abusing drugs said they needed a fix to relax and escape worries.

But there’s also more positive news: Illicit drug use among American teens has held fairly steady ... due to adolescents experiencing more stress during the pandemic,” the MTF report states.

As a result, some teens turn to substance use as a coping mechanism ... offering temporary relief from stress and anxiety.

The end of the year can bring unique pressures to students with an uptick in celebrations like prom and graduation parties.

Teens who have parental permission ... kids were allowed to experiment with alcohol: “A robust relationship was found between parental permission to use alcohol during adolescence and ...

Additionally, nearly 34 percent of Maui County teens in 2021 reported having ... injuries and violence; tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use; sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended ...

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Jewish Family Services (JFS), in partnership with KCteen, recently offered the Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA), a three-part training for teens in grades 9-12 helping them identify, understand ...