In a recent article by PsychCentral, new research is pointing to a genetic mutation for impulsivity and alcohol use. From the University of Helsinki, Finland, the study found that those with a certain mutation of the gene “Q20” were excessively impulsive and risky when using...
Everyone knows that abusing drugs is not something you should do to stay healthy. However, the teenage population still abuses drugs on a pretty frequent basis. Why do teens do this? Many reasons cause drug abuse in teens. Spotting drug abuse in teens is super...
For something that is meant to reduce pain, painkillers cause a great deal of pain and suffering for thousands of teens. Painkiller abuse has become a huge issue in recent years and it’s only getting worse. It’s leading to young people using heroin and other...
There’s something awful plaguing our nation’s high schools. That something is underage drinking. Peer pressure is at an all time high for teens to partake in underage drinking and drug use. But you can take the preventative measures to stop your teen from falling into...
[caption id="attachment_3841" align="alignnone" width="640"] Photo Source Flickr User- Nadja Tatar[/caption] The Risks of Teen Drinking As common knowledge, heavy drinking can result in a myriad of issues for anyone, 21 years of age and above. But, do you know all of the dangers? Heavy teen drinking can...