Starting substance use early—especially alcohol, nicotine, or cannabis—increases the likelihood of addiction later in life ( ...

Teens and Tweens are trying drugs and alcohol less, but using screens way more, which could lead to mental and physical ...

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 ...

Rates of vaping, drug and alcohol use among American teens plummeted during the pandemic and have remained at relatively low levels ever since, new government statistics show. "This trend in the ...

While it is common for people to try alcohol in adolescence, alcohol use in teens can be detrimental to health and may affect brain development and mental health. While teens usually drink less often ...

(WRGB) — A recent University of Michigan study has revealed a significant decline in alcohol and marijuana use among high school seniors, a trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study ...

Teen drug use varies by state. Here's how Ohio compares. Fewer teenagers are using drugs after rates precipitously dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but overdose rates are on the rise as fentanyl ...

The Monitoring the Future survey is a key indicator of adolescent drug consumption trends in the U.S. Since its inception in 1975, the data has served as a vital resource for policymakers, educators ...

We have some holiday cheer for parents of teens: In the US, teen drug and alcohol use is continuing to stay low in the post-pandemic years. Even better? Abstaining from alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes, ...

Alcohol and cannabis use among Europe’s teens continue to fall, yet new digital and behavioral risks are gaining ground, ...

Teen drug use varies by state. Here's how Utah compares. Fewer teenagers are using drugs after rates precipitously dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but overdose rates are on the rise as fentanyl ...