Jun 7, 2017 | Addiction, Substance Abuse
Every teenager experiences ups and down in the course of growing up. However, when self-medicating becomes a coping mechanism for mental health problems, it can only deepen episodes of depression and may even drive teens to thoughts of suicide. That’s why it’s... 
Jun 7, 2017 | Addiction, Mental Illness
According to the CDC, the use of alcohol and other drugs by teens is a major health problem, while the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) reports that teens are more likely to engage in risk-taking behavior, as well as develop depression. As a result, it’s...