For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low. New survey data show that the dramatic decrease in substance use that began during ...

While most drug use is stable, experts are monitoring slight increases in cocaine, heroin, energy drink consumption and Delta-8 MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For the fifth consecutive year, ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — More teenagers in Central Virginia suffering from opioid or substance use issues could receive help through a regional partnership. About 60 students have graduated from the ...

Strong family mealtime interactions may help protect teens from substance use, but new research shows childhood adversity can limit how much this everyday routine helps. Study: Family Dinner Quality ...

A nonprofit called RIZE Prevention aims to stop substance abuse in teens before it begins. The program mentors sixth through eighth graders, teaching coping skills and building relationships. RIZE ...

Risk-taking and testing limits are a regular part of adolescent development. Many teens experiment with drugs, alcohol, or over-the-counter substances during this period. While the desire to ...

Which states have the most teens struggling with substance misuse? Teen drug and alcohol use is still a serious issue across the U.S. In 2022, 1 in 3 high school seniors, 1 in 5 sophomores, and 1 in ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Valley teen is spearheading a fight against the drug epidemic that he says is impacting his classmates and peers. Arcadia High School student Bennett Murphy started a nonprofit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low, a new survey ...