Midlands schools are being recognized for their efforts in advocating for teens' mental health and substance abuse prevention.

A rise in misogyny and an increase in forced and violent sex for girls is worsening the teen mental health epidemic, writes A ...

Researchers have debunked key beliefs about addiction, like that a person must hit "rock bottom" before having treatment or ...

Today, an issue of concern the world over is the consumption of alcohol by teenagers. Teenagers, while physically maturing, often lack the mental maturity and life experience of adults, making them ...

Rand Teed, a Canadian certified addictions counsellor, among other titles, shares his thoughts on years of educating youth on substance abuse.

Government classifies etomidate as dangerous drug and adds five other substances to list, but social workers warn causes of ...

Zhao concluded that adolescent brains are not homogeneous. Rather, they are affected by factors like specific life events and ...

People in their late teens and early 20s may be more sensitive to nicotine and more susceptible to nicotine addiction than ...

Under-18 who drink at home with parents are at higher risk of binge drinking, and of getting into alcohol-related accidents, experts found.

Starting a dialogue about substance use with your child can be uncomfortable. It’s a sensitive topic, but having an op ...

WomenShelter of Long Beach is hosting its annual youth conference, aimed at bringing awareness and resources about the ...