by Shannon McAllister | Nov 16, 2018 | Drug Trends
Why Parents of Teens Need to Learn About Adderall Why do I need to learn about Adderall? Teenage Adderall usage is on the rise, and has been for quite a few years now. Many parents brush off the urgency of educating themselves on the topic, because Adderall is...
by Shannon McAllister | Nov 8, 2018 | Drug Trends
Is it Safe for my Teen to Take Gabapentin? What is Gabapentin? So, your teen was prescribed Gabapentin and you want to know if that’s the right move for them. The first thing you probably want to know is: what is it? Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug, that has been...
by Shannon McAllister | Oct 30, 2018 | Drug Trends
Xanax: The New Drug of Choice for Teens What are Xanax? If you ended up here, you are probably worried that your teenager may be abusing Xanax. If you’re not familiar with the drug, you must not be an avid social media follower or current pop culture fan. Don’t worry,...
by Asia Bryant | May 23, 2018 | Addiction
Teens with mental health issues tend to self-medicate to handle their own problems. Too many young people are making a bad situation worse by using drugs in a misguided effort to relieve their symptoms of depression, anxiety, etc,” said John P. Walters,...
by Asia Bryant | May 17, 2018 | Parents and Teens, Teen Mental Behavior
Has your teen recently been diagnosed with a mental health issue? If so, you may be wondering what is the best way to support your teen at this time. Here is some advice on helping your teen cope with a mental illness. First, you should immediately take your teen to a...
