Adolescent drug use often triggers moral panics, fear-mongering and the passage of draconian laws to “keep the kids safe” by ...

You pour a glass of wine after a long day. Maybe your partner steps outside for a cigarette. Maybe there’s cannabis in the mix, too. For many parents, these habits feel separate from their kids. They ...

Starting a dialogue about substance use with your child can be uncomfortable. It’s a sensitive topic, but having an open conversation is essential for their well-being. Effective parent-child ...

Although drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. last year, the rate of substance use disorder is rising, and the problem ...

A Virginia Tech study proposes a new way to measure recovery for people with multiple substance use disorders, crediting incremental progress rather than requiring complete abstinence. The “proportion ...

Everyone has made mistakes in their lives, and for parents, one common wish is that their kids don’t repeat the same ones. When it comes to using substances, whether we’re talking about alcohol, ...

Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face several unique challenges that can make navigating academics, friend circles, and home life ...