Scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse answer common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The episode What Happens When Drugs Are Combined? introduces viewers to the health risks and unintended consequences of mixing substances like alcohol and prescription medications. So, we know that both drugs that people use illegally, and […]
We hear this question a lot during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®. The short answer is that, unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for addiction. But the longer answer is more hopeful: There may not be a cure, but there is treatment. So, how does treatment for addiction work? First, it helps to know some […]
Dear Friends of PVHI, We really need your help! PVHI Outreach is open throughout the school year from 2pm–5pm, offering a safe place for teens to go after school. We offer activities, mentor classes, but even more—just listening and talking things out to help these teens make the right decisions moving forward with their lives. […]
Research has shown that brain development continues into a person’s 20s—a time that encompasses many important developmental and social changes in a young person’s life. Yet important questions remain about the factors that influence brain development and their impact on physical, cognitive, emotional, and academic trajectories. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study is the largest long-term […]
