Hoosier teens are nearly 3% more likely to have used cocaine, methamphetamines or heroin than other teens nationwide, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, and the types of drugs ...

Are you smarter than a high-schooler on drugs? The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has declared Nov. 8–14 National Drug Facts Week, with more than 60 events planned online and around the ...

ST. LOUIS – Missouri teenagers are facing increasing drug risks, but the Annie Malone SAFER program is offering a prevention-focused solution that has shown promising results. According to the ...

Taking medication for opioid use disorder “can offer an advantage, an often-needed edge,” says Miranda. “It can offer reprieve from the intense cravings and adverse drug withdrawal symptoms that ...

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Marijuana, opioids, and central nervous system stimulants (CNSS) are the most used illegal drugs by ...

Each year, communities across the country recognize National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, an annual observance designed to spark conversations about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.

'Nightline' follows Denver students recovering from substance abuse. At 5280 High School in Denver, the morning bell gives way to a different kind of assembly for the first day of school. The students ...

A nonprofit called RIZE Prevention aims to stop substance abuse in teens before it begins. The program mentors sixth through eighth graders, teaching coping skills and building relationships. RIZE ...