Teen Drug Use Archives - Good Life Family Magazine

Is My Teen Misusing Meds?

goodlifefamilyadminAug 25, 202108/25/20210

By Sandra Gordon If you’ve never asked yourself that question, it’s high time to consider it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 high school students in the U.S. has taken a prescription drug, such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax without a doctor’s…

Is Technology the New Drug for Our Kids’ Generation?

goodlifefamilyadminMar 2, 202103/02/20210

By Sandi Schwartz Although we are currently hearing a great deal about the opioid crisis in America, teen drug use is actually declining overall. A new study called Monitoring the Future by the National Institute on Drug Abuse indicates that teens are using fewer illicit drugs (other than marijuana) than…