Alcohol
Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence along with several million more who engage in risky, binge drinking patterns that could lead to alcohol problems. Learn more.
Marijuana
Marijuana is the most commonly used and abused drug in the U.S., particularly among adolescents and young adults. In fact, teens’ perceptions of the risks of marijuana use have steadily declined over the past decade, related to legalization and the loosening restrictions on marijuana. Learn more.
Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are the third most commonly abused category of drugs, behind alcohol and marijuana. Some prescription drugs can become addictive, especially when used in a manner inconsistent with their labeling by someone other than the patient for whom they were prescribed, or when taken in a manner or dosage other than prescribed. Learn more.
Other Drugs
Although the most commonly abused drugs by teens are Marijuana, Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs, there are many other illegal substances that are abused by teens. Learn more.
Stress & Anxiety
We all have stress in our lives. When it comes to your teens, you know that school (like homework, tests, SATs, college applications) combined with juggling social media and after-school activities is one of the biggest sources — and you want to make sure that it doesn’t lead them to unhealthy behaviors to help cope. Learn more.