All articles tagged with #teen drug use
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the rate of drug use among teenagers in the U.S. is at its lowest in decades, with significant declines in alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use. However, teen overdose deaths, particularly those involving fentanyl, have sharply risen, presenting a sobering caveat to the overall positive trend.
A woman seeks advice after her husband's outburst about not wanting kids on a family cruise causes a rift with her parents, while another parent seeks guidance on how to address finding drugs in her 17-year-old daughter's room. Dear Jane advises the woman to give her parents space and time to heal, and encourages the parent to have an open, non-judgmental conversation with her daughter about the drugs, emphasizing the importance of building trust and keeping communication lines open.