Posts Tagged ‘teen drug addiction’
Chewing Tobacco and its Health Effects on Teenagers
There is no safe form of tobacco for people to take. However, teenagers might have the idea that chewing tobacco is inherently safer than smoking. Even though there’s no smoke inhalation, using dip tobacco still comes with a variety of health risks, including cancer. Peer pressure can get your teen started on dip tobacco. As…
Read MoreThe Glaring Dangers of Teen Fentanyl Addiction
Fentanyl is a drug that has been available to the public for years. As little as a ¼ milligram of it can cause a fatal overdose. Fentanyl is now causing serious injury and death around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have issued nationwide alerts…
Read MoreNational Pharmacies Attempt to Assist With the Opioid Epidemic
Recognizing that there isn’t a neighborhood in the United States that has not been impacted by the opioid epidemic, pharmacies are now taking major steps to address it. Although experts guess over 20 million Americans need addiction treatment and recovery support services immediately, funding for these programs is still being stalled by government officials. Luckily,…
Read MoreTeen Cocaine Addiction – How Cocaine Impacts the Body
A recent survey by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that about 3.8 million people aged 12 and older have used cocaine at least once in their lives. The report also shows that out of the 1.5 million current cocaine users, 1.4% were young adults aged 18 to 25 years. These…
Read MoreTeen Cocaine Addiction – How Cocaine Impacts the Body
A recent survey by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that about 3.8 million people aged 12 and older have used cocaine at least once in their lives. The report also shows that out of the 1.5 million current cocaine users, 1.4% were young adults aged 18 to 25 years. These…
Read MoreThe Opioid Epidemic and Teens
Teenagers face more problems and issues today than ever before. Many parents think that they went through the same things as a younger age and got over it in time, but they do not realize that kids in the modern era don’t have the same escapes that they once did. Those bullied at school will…
Read MoreThree Drugs That Can Turn Your Teenager Into An Addict
In the United States, teen drug addiction is a significant problem impacting countless youths. Teenagers can fall victim to addiction that can impact them for the rest of their lives. The addiction can effect their behavior, education, family involvement, friendships and their overall physical health. Causes For Teen Drug Addiction Rarely can the cause of…
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