Month: July 2023

Prescription medications such as painkillers, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers can cause similar problems. In fact, next to marijuana, prescription painkillers are the most abused drugs in the U.S. and more people die from overdosing powerful opioid painkillers each day than from traffic accidents and gun deaths combined. Addiction to opioid painkillers can be so powerful …

Evidence-Based Interventions for Preventing Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents PMC Read More »

Tailoring programs to address the specific needs and circumstances of different teen populations can enhance their effectiveness. In fact, teens are more likely to abuse prescription and over-the-counter drugs, teen drug abuse including painkillers, stimulants, sedatives, and tranquilizers. In many cases, these drugs are much easier for teens to procure, yet they can have dangerous, …

Engaging Adolescents in the Fight Against Drug Abuse and Addiction: A Concept Mapping Approach PMC Read More »