Are Drug Dealers Targeting Your Teen on Social Media?
A new trend sees drug dealers using social media to connect with young users. Transactions are conducted in coded language, often in plain view of parents and law enforcement. We...
Support Networks and Resources for Young People in Recovery
Support networks are the key to a fun, fulfilling and lasting recovery. They help you meet sober friends, share your experiences and provide a lifeline during hard times. Here...
Researchers Find Strong Link between Video Game Addiction and ADHD
Are you concerned that you may be addicted to playing video games? New research suggests that young men who suffer from ADHD and depression may actually use video games as a...
Tony Hoang: From Teenage Drug Dealer to Community Leader
Tony Hoang was a teenage drug dealer and gang member in Sydney's notorious suburb of Cabramatta. His initial rock star lifestyle quickly gave way to harrowing incidents of...
Teen Opioid Addiction Prevented by Playing Sport, Study Finds
New research has strengthened the argument that involvement in sport and exercise helps shield teens from addiction. We take a closer look at this research, and why physical...
Research Shows Those in Recovery are at Lower Risk of Future Addiction
Research conducted at Columbia University Medical Center finds those who have completed addiction treatment are much less likely than their peers to develop addictions in the...
Schools Warn of Increased Porn Addiction in Teenagers
Thanks to the Internet, explicit content is easier to access than ever before. This has led to an increase in reported cases of porn addiction around the world, and children are...
Sam Lansky’s The Gilded Razor is a Rivetting Tale of Teen Addiction
Sam Lansky led a tumultuous life before he became the culture editor for Time magazine, the harrowing details of which are chronicled in his recent memoir of teenage drug...
What to do if Your Kid is Using Ice
Ice addiction in young adults is a harrowing experience for families to deal with. It can seem like there is no way out, but help is available. We offer some advice on what you...
7 Sober Activities to Enjoy at the Weekend
When a person walks away from a life of drug and alcohol use and decides to start living sober, they often find that they are not entirely sure what to do with themselves –...
6 Signs Your Child is Hiding a Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Are you concerned that your child may be hiding a drug or alcohol addiction from you? Early intervention is essential, but it is not always easy to know what to look for. Here...
How to Motivate Your Young Adult to go to Rehab
Addiction treatment for young people involves its own unique set of challenges. Are you having a hard time motivating your young adult to go to rehab? We offer some advice...