The AntiDrug
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Teens, Marijuana Use, and Depression
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 06/6/2008
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
Millions of teens report feeling hopeless and losing interest in
everyday activities for weeks at a time. And many of these teens are
making a bad situation worse by using marijuana and other drugs in an
effort to make themselves feel better.
The Risks of Experimentation with Pot
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 05/9/2007
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
The world has changed, and so have the drugs. In fact, the marijuana of today is stronger than ever before. Drug and alcohol use can lead to many negative consequences.
How to Hold a Conversation About Drugs With Your Teenager
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 03/28/2007
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
Research shows that better skills can decrease conflict, increase influence, and produce more successful conversations with your teen around important issues like drug and alcohol use.
Spring Break Tips for Parents
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 03/1/2007
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
Even teens who stay at home can be at risk. Unsupervised time, money to spend, and peer pressure to “have fun” can be a recipe for risky behaviors, including drug use.
Teens Abusing Rx Drugs to Get High
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 02/15/2007
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
Many teens abuse prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications rather than traditional drugs of abuse and alcohol.
Dangers for teens in social networking sites
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 02/13/2007
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
For example, MySpace.com, a social networking site used by millions of teens, has tens of thousands of people writing openly about marijuana. Teens can even upload pro-marijuana quizzes.
Tips for Raising Healthy Girls
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 02/9/2006
- Helping a child or adolescent
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Some risks that are unique to teen girls, such as decreased self-confidence, depression and early puberty, can lead to drug and alcohol abuse.
Don't Let Drugs Tackle Your Teen
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 01/20/2006
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
Teens see professional athletes who test positive for marijuana or steroids, but rarely do they see coverage of the negative health, social and emotional consequences of this drug use.
Tips About Drugs, Steroids for Parents of Athletes
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 01/20/2006
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
Research shows that parents are the first line of defense when it comes to teens’ drug use and drinking. In a recent national survey, parents rated the use of performance-enhancing supplements and drugs and their No. 1 concern in youth sports.
Marijuana and Learning
- By The AntiDrug
- Published 10/27/2005
- Tools for Pot , Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
Marijuana compromises the health and function of a developing brain. Find out more facts on how pot affects cognition and academic success; signs and symptoms of use; health hazards and effects of pot on the body and mind. Also intervention support information.
