Nicotine pouches have become another way people consume nicotine without smoking cigarettes or using e-cigarettes. These small pouches are placed between the lip and gum, allowing nicotine to be absorbed […]
Vaping is often presented as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but that doesn’t mean it is harmless. E-cigarettes produce an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs. While this […]
The illegal drug supply has changed, and that has created new risks for young people. One of the biggest concerns is illegally made fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that can […]
Vaping can sometimes seem less serious than smoking cigarettes, especially because vape products come in different flavors, designs, and forms. But most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that […]
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances among young people, but its effects can be different during adolescence and young adulthood. One reason is that the brain continues […]
Cannabis is often talked about as though it affects everyone the same way, but age, frequency of use, THC strength, and other factors can all influence its effects. For adolescents […]
Young people have a lot ahead of them. Finishing school, starting a career, becoming more independent, building relationships, traveling, or pursuing personal interests are just some of the goals that […]
When people talk about recovery from substance use, the conversation often focuses on what someone has to stop doing or leave behind. For a young person, that can make recovery […]
Deciding to get help for substance use can feel like a big step, especially when you don’t know what treatment will actually be like. You may have questions about what […]
Substance use can look different for everyone. For some young people, it may begin as experimentation or something that only happens occasionally. Over time, however, patterns can change, and it […]