You may think these words will snap your adult child who's struggling with addiction into action, but they do the opposite.

Some tips for helping someone who is on a bad trip include avoiding judgment, establishing which drugs they took, and monitoring their vital signs. There is no exact medical definition for a “bad trip ...

School’s out. Teens are bored. And the siren call of social media and video games beckons. Parents and caregivers bungling through new summer routines, or lack thereof, have long sought to balance the ...

In a world where so many young adults are lost to addiction, anxiety, and despair, this book serves as both a mirror and a ...

Parenthood doesn’t end when your child turns 18 or moves out of the house. In fact, for many parents, the challenges of ...

For so many Americans, Jenna Rae Tatro’s story is one that’s all too familiar. After a visit to the emergency room in 2012, she received her first prescription for OxyContin. That 30-day opioid ...

My life changed 20 years ago, when my friend and I were floating down the Rogue River in Oregon. Suddenly the motor fell off the boat, which tipped over. I slipped into the icy water. Some young ...

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...

In a hub for drugs and disarray, some see New York at its worst. Others see a community doing its best to help. Commuters mix with drug users on 125th Street in Harlem where several major transit ...