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Repeated use of drugs over time can change the way our brain functions, which in turn makes the habit of occasional drug use transition into a compulsive one. This is how addiction begins is both adolescents and adults. despite knowing that the drugs are harming their physical and mental health, the affected person finds it […]

Substance abuse and drug addiction are a major problem plaguing societies around the world. While this problem affects all sections of society to an extent, young people such as teenagers and young adults are particularly susceptible to the lure of substance abuse. There are many reasons why age-restricted and illicit substances such as alcohol, opioids, […]

Did you know that three out of every four students have already tried alcohol even before completing high school? Alcohol consumption is not uncommon in adolescents or high-school students. Media messages and advertisements repeatedly expose students to appealing portrayals of alcohol consumption, which causes them to want to try alcoholic beverages. This is known to […]

Did you know that most forms of cervical cancers are related to or originates from human papillomavirus (HPV)? Most adults or individuals, who have been sexually active experience HPV infection at some point in their lifetime. Although there are approximately 150 types of HPV, most of which heal on their own, sometimes, the infection can […]

68 percent of young adults studying in the 12th grade have tried alcohol. 21.3 percent of 12th graders and 16.6 percent of the 10th-grade students have smoked marijuana in the last month. Almost a quarter of high school students in the US use at least one type of illicit drug like opioid painkillers, Amphetamines, Vicodin, […]

For decades, governments and private organizations have been creating campaigns to warn people about the dangers and consequences of substance abuse. Some of these campaigns and programs have been more successful than others. Furthermore, different campaigns and programs are designed keeping in mind a different type of audience. Substance abuse prevention programs designed for adults […]

“In a constantly changing environment, having life skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life,” Macmillan Education. The physical, intellectual, emotional, and social capabilities of adolescents are very high. Despite that, the children fail to utilize these capabilities to their maximum potential due to several reasons. Children face […]

Substance abuse is one of the major societal problems currently affecting many communities, families, and individuals around the world. In 2013, over nine percent of the American population had used some type of illicit drug in the past month. The numbers have only increased over time, making this a serious societal crisis. Teenagers and young […]

School children, especially teenagers, are one of the demographic segments most at risk of substance abuse and alcohol addiction. There are two major reasons for this – a lack of experience and a desire to rebel against the norms. Teenagers typically have less experience with the real world than adults. Therefore, they are less likely […]

HPV or human papillomavirus is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. With over 40 kinds of sexually transmitted HPV, 20 million individuals in the US alone are infected with this virus. Usually, the virus doesn’t lead to severe symptoms. But, in some cases, it can even cause severe diseases such as cervical cancer […]