If you decide to drug test at home, there is a variety of drug test kits on the market. It can be hard to choose kit which will be reliable and accurate. By Maeve Rich |
 | Kids have found a new place to get high: the family medicine cabinet. Teenage drug abuse and Pharm Parties where kids swap stolen pills are on the rise. By Helen Polaski |
Even as the number of kids using alcohol and illegal drugs dropped, the number of teens getting high with cough syrup abuse has been increasing. By Maeve Rich |
Clinical depression doesn't affect the majority of teens, but it is widespread, affecting approximately one in every eight adolescents, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
You may think it is ridiculous to provide your child information about alcohol, illegal and prescription drugs at a young age. In fact, it is one of the most important conversations you need to have with your child. |
Interactions caused by prescription drug mixing can have fatal side effects. Get some tips to help you take control of your prescriptions and to keep your doctor informed to minimize the risk of interactions. By Debra Saturday |
There's no one-size-fits-all solution for drug abuse treatment. The types of drugs abused and the abuser's attitude toward recovery have a sizable impact on whether outpatient or inpatient programs will be most likely to succeed. By Kerry Hosking |
Drug and alcohol abuse on their own are cause for serious concern. Together, they're a potentially lethal combination. By L.L. Woodard |
 | Drug abuse among teenagers starts earlier and occurs with around one third of kids. While alcohol is still the drug of choice, meth and pharmaceuticals are becoming more popular. By Dr. Jamie Y. Marable |
A growing list of prescription drugs has been targeted by teens as a "safe" way to get high. Parents need to know what kids are using and how to take precautions to keep prescriptions out of teen hands. By L.L. Woodard |
