Despite some promising signs that traditional tobacco cigarette use is decreasing among teenagers, unacceptably high numbers of youth are vaping nicotine. NIDA’s 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey of eighth, 10th, and 12th graders show alarmingly high rates of e-cigarette use compared to just a year ago. Reported past month nicotine vaping among teens in 2019: […]
The Basics If your child is between ages 12 and 18, ask the doctor about screening (testing) for depression – even if you don’t see signs of a problem. Why do I need to get my teen screened for depression? Depression can be serious, and many teens with depression don’t get the help they need. […]
What are anabolic steroids? Anabolic steroids are medications related to testosterone (male sex hormone) that are made in labs. Doctors use anabolic steroids to treat hormone problems in men, delayed puberty, and muscle loss from some diseases. Bodybuilders and athletes might misuse anabolic steroids in attempts to build muscles and improve athletic performance, often taking […]
Problem of Underage Drinking and Substance Use High rates of youth alcohol use, shifting state laws regarding marijuana, and the nation’s opioid crisis are prevalent health concerns that affect America’s parents and caregivers. Preventing underage alcohol and substance use is critical for the following reasons: Approximately 88,000 Americans die from alcohol-attributed causes each year, […]
