Last Spring, the federal CARERS Act of 2015 was proposed. This bill, if passed, will let states legalize medical marijuana without federal interference and relegate pot from a Schedule I drug, a drug of high abuse potential, to Schedule II. It seems that the efforts towards legalization of marijuana are gaining full momentum. According to a […]

Adolescents and young adults battle substance abuse very differently than adults over the age of 25. When choosing a rehabilitation program for your teen, it is important to remember that he or she will most likely require distinctive treatment approaches compared to an older peer. Why is this the case? Adolescents and young adults often […]

Recovery from addiction is a journey, and like most journeys, the road to recovery can have some bumps and bounds along the way. For many recovering addicts, the severe withdrawal symptoms that trail behind an addiction are often the biggest obstacle of all. For the majority of drug addicts, recovery does not mean completing the […]

Many of us have been there before: Cramming for exams at the last minute, staying up all night to finish a project, or drinking three cups of coffee just to make it through class. It’s safe to say that you, like most people today, rely on some sort of stimulant to enhance your daily function, […]

The internet poses great risks for adolescents and young adults. As a parent, you may be particularly aware of cyberbullies. You may acknowledge the risk of older strangers coming into contact with your teen online. Like many parents, you may choose to stay up-to-date with your son or daughter’s postings on social media, or even […]

In our most recent infographic, we discussed how drugs and alcohol affect adolescent brain development. As our research showed, early drug intervention is crucial to a healthy, sober life in adulthood. But how, exactly, do you get your son or daughter on that path? The answer may be young adult addiction treatment—a treatment plan suited […]

Perhaps you’ve already caught your teen using drugs. You found paraphernalia in his room, or caught him red-handed as you drove by the neighborhood hangout. Maybe this isn’t the first time the substance abuse has happened. You’ve noticed he has developed the preliminary signs of addiction, and you know that his drug habits are recurring […]

Just this past March, the DEA issued a national warning on the latest emerging drug trend, abuse of the prescription drug fentanyl: “Drug incidents and overdoses related to fentanyl are occurring at an alarming rate throughout the United States,” cautioned the administration. The drug was further deemed a major threat to public health and safety.  […]

When it comes down to it, the key to a successful recovery from drug addiction lies in one’s ability to step outside his comfort zone, to take on new experiences, and to build an improved, sober lifestyle structured around healthy habits and stable relationships. And what better place to do it than right here, in […]

Teenage drug use, no matter its extent, should be of major concern for parents today. While it is true that oftentimes, the experimentation phase of adolescence is inevitable, it should never be something to turn your cheek to. No matter who or where you are, no matter your age, you are using drugs and alcohol, […]