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In the face of life’s greatest challenges, what is the single most important quality that keeps us moving forward? It isn’t strength, though that helps. It isn’t resources, though they are crucial.
Written by: Derya Ozes, MA, LMFT, Chief Program Officer Article reference: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/quitting-smoking-associated-recovery-other-addictions NIH research published on August 13th, 2025, claims that individuals who smoke and have substance-use disorders are more likely to
Article Summary A 2025 study titled Childhood Suicide Risk in the Emergency Department, published in JAMA Network, found that children aged 8 to 12 who attempted suicide were 10% more likely to
A recent study dated 2020, “Substance Use Prevention Programming for Adolescents and Young Adults” published in Substance Use & Misuse highlights major gaps in youth prevention services nationwide, gaps that Project
Engaging youth as leaders and partners can improve substance use prevention: a call to action to support youth engagement practice and research Summary and Analysis The recent research by Ballard et al.
Life as a teenager is often filled with hurdles, challenges, and setbacks. Learning to bounce back from these difficult circumstances is essential to living a healthy and fulfilling life, and building teen
Life as a teenager isn’t always easy. Between the pressure of schoolwork, obligations at home, navigating social challenges, and developing your sense of identity in the world, stress during adolescence can quickly
Goal setting for teens is essential for achieving success in life. Remember, it’s a process – it simply doesn’t happen all at once. But by setting meaningful goals in your teenage years,
The friends you have in your adolescence play a pivotal role in developing your own identity. Building healthy relationships is an important component of maintaining your mental health and setting yourself up
Missing Opportunities in Screening and Treating Alcohol Disorder Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) remains a critical public health challenge, yet significant gaps persist in screening, advising, and treating individuals who meet the criteria
Finding a passion and purpose is one of the best ways to resist teenage drug and alcohol use. Exploring healthy activities and personal interests can help inspire teens to prioritize the things
Mastering effective communication skills can help you resist peer pressure, make healthier decisions, and build your emotional intelligence. But learning to communicate effectively and say no is about more than just avoiding
Learning coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety is an important strategy for managing your mental health. This is particularly true for adolescents, who experience higher rates of anxiety than their adult counterparts
Boosting your teen’s confidence can be a challenge, especially during adolescence when teens struggle with challenges such as a negative self-image or lack of a strong self-concept. Building a stable sense of
As a parent, you can be the strongest supporter of your teen’s path to substance use recovery. Recovering from a substance use disorder isn’t always easy, but by creating a healthy and
