Huffing is a very dangerous trend among today’s teenagers. The process of huffing involves deliberately inhaling chemical vapors for the purpose of getting high, and, as a parent, it is extremely important that you prevent your teen from engaging in this unhealthy habit. Although perhaps not as popular as some other drugs, such as marijuana [...]

If you suspect that your teen could be using inhalants to get high, then it is very important that you intervene immediately. Huffing, which is most popular among teenagers, is an extremely dangerous habit that could cause harm to your child’s lungs, kidneys, and liver. The side effects of huffing can include brain damage or [...]

Gambling is a recent trend in teenage behavior which is raising some controversy across the country. This risky habit has been recently televised through ESPN’s World Series of Poker along with a feature on teen-based shows like Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family). Currently the rate of high school gambling problems has surpassed adults 2 to [...]

It is common knowledge that smoking is unhealthy and can, in many cases, be deadly. Many parents therefore believe that teenagers will be dissuaded from the bad habit from this fact alone. Parents sometimes reason that one of the main reasons that their peers (and maybe even they themselves) started smoking cigarettes decades ago was [...]

Despite alcohol’s reputation as an acceptable and generally safe substance, the fact remains that it is still a drug, and a potentially dangerous one at that. There are a number of facts about alcohol of which all parents of teenaged children should be aware. On this subject the numbers don’t lie: Alcohol can be very [...]

Abuse of over the counter medications among teenagers is on the rise. These types of drugs are different from prescription drugs, such as painkillers and muscle relaxers, and, although prescription drugs are certainly abused by teenagers and are certainly a threat, they pose different problems than the abuse of over the counter medications. It is [...]

Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused drugs among teenagers, and, despite what some parents might believe, this is not a substance that should be taken lightly. Alcohol is a psychoactive substance, and, although its use is widely socially acceptable – and indeed, often even encouraged-, this does not mean that alcohol use is [...]

Teen drug use is a constant worry for the 21st century parent. These substances roam the halls of schools and appear in harmless looking forms such as brownies. Knowing the effects a drug such as marijuana can have on your child will allow you to pick out the warning signs. Never underestimate the power of [...]

Meth is short for methamphetamine, a stimulant drug, and there is only one legal type of methamphetamine, which is used to treat ADD, ADHD, and occasionally obesity. Most other types of meth are manufactured illegally in hidden meth labs and are extremely dangerous. If you suspect that your teen could be using meth, it is [...]

Cocaine use in teenagers is a very, very troubling subject, a subject that should be taken seriously by all parents of teenaged children. If you suspect that your son or daughter might be using cocaine, then it is very important that you seek the necessary advice and assistance. Below you will find the three most [...]