Vaping is known to produce several products that, when inhaled, can exacerbate asthma. Although a definitive link has not been established, circumstantial evidence exists. Asthma is generally thought to be caused...
Cough syrup is frequently used as a recreational drug, especially among teens. When misused, active ingredients in cough syrup can be dangerous, even fatal. Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient...
More than a third of pollers saw at least one friend’s adolescent substance use developed into addiction in adulthood. Teen drug use has been prevalent in the United States for decades....
Teen drug use is influenced by a number of factors, including heredity. Teens who carry genes associated with addiction are more likely to develop a substance use disorder. Teen addiction is...
Teen vaping is a growing and popular type of substance use. While some believe that vaping is safer than smoking, it is a risky activity for teens. Teen vaping is popular...
Psychedelic drugs such as LSD, mushrooms, and Molly can cause hallucinations known as a “bad trip”. Learn what causes a bad trip, how to identify warning signs, and how to...
Are teens more likely to use drugs during the school year or during summer break? The Recovery Village conducted a survey to learn about teen drug use trends. Although teen drug...
Learn about the different types of prescription pain medication and which type is the most addictive. Pain medications are used for many different types of pain, from minor toothaches to...
A recent poll looks at how teens perceive drug use and addiction. Anti-drug awareness campaigns such as NOPE are found in schools across the country, but many teens continue to...
A former NBA player is continuing to bring awareness to teen substance misuse through a new documentary. Chris Herren is a former NBA basketball player who founded several nonprofit organizations...