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Helping Your College Freshman Rebound After a Difficult First Year
When your college freshman returns home after a rocky first year—whether due to partying, poor academic performance, or emotional and mental health challenges—it can leave both parents and students feeling uncertain.
Understanding Fentanyl: Key Facts, Risks, and Treatment
Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid analgesic that is typically prescribed for the treatment of severe pain, such as that experienced following surgery or during palliative care.
Understanding and Combating the Rise of Teen Vaping: A Guide for Parents
In recent years, the use of e-cigarettes, commonly referred to as vapes, has risen sharply among teenagers. This alarming trend has become a growing concern for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals.
Teens with Mental Health Needs: Effective Treatments and Support
Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders frequently manifest during the adolescent years. Providing timely support is crucial, as research from leading health organizations highlights the efficacy of various treatments
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)
Feeling Overwhelmed as a Teen: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
Being a teenager today means juggling school assignments, extracurriculars, social pressures, and future goals—all while trying to figure out who you are. It’s no surprise that many teens feel overwhelmed.
Understanding the Causes and Mechanisms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by persistent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at relieving the anxiety these thoughts produce.
The Lingering Shadow: Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on Substance Use
The COVID-19 pandemic not only brought a major health crisis but also created long-lasting effects on how people use drugs and alcohol.
The State of Teenage Mental Health: A Synthesis of Research from SAMHSA and NIH
Teenage mental health in the United States has reached critical levels, according to recent data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Club Drug Use and Associated Risks
Club drugs are commonly used at events like raves, parties, concerts, and nightclubs, where high-energy environments, dancing, and elaborate light shows are central. These drugs are often taken to enhance sensory perception, sociability, and feelings of euphoria.