According to Penn State University doctors, a good night's sleep is not only key to a kid’s development, it could be key to making sure he or she does not start drinking or taking drugs while a ...

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip ...

For decades, Americans have been told a simple story about addiction: taking drugs damages the brain—and the earlier in life children start using substances, the more likely they are to progress ...

Sweeping child welfare legislation is poised to help more children get the care they need, state officials say, amid recent ...