Substance abuse refers to a patterned use of drugs that have not been prescribed. It may or may not be for recreational or mood altering purposes. Some of the commonly abused drugs are- narcotics, hallucinogens, cannabis, etc.
Sunaina Roshan opens up about her struggle with alcohol and food addiction, revealing how accepting the problem became a life-changing step towards healing and recovery.
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Drug abuse can put your teen's health and safety at risk. Parents! Here are some warning signs that your teen may be using drugs.
Parents, get to know the factors that may predispose your teen to substance use and how to protect them from drugs.
Addiction is a chronic disease that can have serious physical, mental, and emotional consequences. Here's how to help yourself or a loved one who is struggling with substance use.
Adolescents are susceptible to several preventable and treatable health problems. On the occasion of National Youth Day, we would like to highlight some of the health issues common among this age group.
Alcohol too can become a need of the body like food and water
If you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant, stop all the substance abuse. It's not only your health which is at stake but also your baby's health.
Frustration could also increase drug use and addiction, says a new study. Hiding your feelings is not the right way to deal with frustration. Here are some tips to get your anger under control.
Marijuana has long been associated with many adverse health complications. Now, a new research says that it can give you false memories.
A new study says that higher cannabis use can increase the risk of schizophrenia. Read on to know more about the risks of cannabis
Self-administered exercises can significantly boost in-the-moment happiness for adults recovering from substance use disorders, suggests a recent study.
Parents of teens, check this out. Cannabis use may have adverse impact on your child's teen brain, even more than what alcohol could have, says study.
Adolescents who experience back pain are more likely to frequently smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression.
Teenagers who have social conduct disorder and drugs abuse problems are likely to die young, says a study
Adolescents with serious conduct and substance use problems are five times more likely to die prematurely than their peers, a recent study has found.
The research indicates that the risk factors for substance use and for substance use disorder (SUD) differ to some extent.
A new study suggests that boys experiencing early puberty are at a higher risk for substance use than later developing boys.
Turns out, lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ) teens are at substantially higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual peers.
It may be difficult to deal with and recover from drug addiction, but it is not impossible.
Your lack of sleep could cost you your health!
They were involved in supplying the drugs to college students.
Children diagnosed with ADHD had a faster progression of substance use during childhood and adolescence.
New study say that teenagers smoking pot could raise their risk of bipolar disorder in adulthood.
Sunaina Roshan opens up about her struggle with alcohol and food addiction, revealing how accepting the problem became a life-changing step towards healing and recovery.
Is addiction really a choice? Experts say no. Discover how science is redefining addiction as a brain disease and why stigma-free treatment is the key to recovery.
Parents, get to know the factors that may predispose your teen to substance use and how to protect them from drugs.
Addiction is a chronic disease that can have serious physical, mental, and emotional consequences. Here's how to help yourself or a loved one who is struggling with substance use.
Alcohol too can become a need of the body like food and water
If you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant, stop all the substance abuse. It's not only your health which is at stake but also your baby's health.
Frustration could also increase drug use and addiction, says a new study. Hiding your feelings is not the right way to deal with frustration. Here are some tips to get your anger under control.
Marijuana has long been associated with many adverse health complications. Now, a new research says that it can give you false memories.
A new study says that higher cannabis use can increase the risk of schizophrenia. Read on to know more about the risks of cannabis
Self-administered exercises can significantly boost in-the-moment happiness for adults recovering from substance use disorders, suggests a recent study.
Parents of teens, check this out. Cannabis use may have adverse impact on your child's teen brain, even more than what alcohol could have, says study.
Adolescents who experience back pain are more likely to frequently smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression.
Teenagers who have social conduct disorder and drugs abuse problems are likely to die young, says a study
Adolescents with serious conduct and substance use problems are five times more likely to die prematurely than their peers, a recent study has found.
The research indicates that the risk factors for substance use and for substance use disorder (SUD) differ to some extent.
A new study suggests that boys experiencing early puberty are at a higher risk for substance use than later developing boys.
Turns out, lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ) teens are at substantially higher risk of substance use than their heterosexual peers.
It may be difficult to deal with and recover from drug addiction, but it is not impossible.
Your lack of sleep could cost you your health!
They were involved in supplying the drugs to college students.
Children diagnosed with ADHD had a faster progression of substance use during childhood and adolescence.
New study say that teenagers smoking pot could raise their risk of bipolar disorder in adulthood.
Lack of social bonding, the feeling of isolation and failure of a support system are the immediate predisposing factors.
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Adolescents are susceptible to several preventable and treatable health problems. On the occasion of National Youth Day, we would like to highlight some of the health issues common among this age group.
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