#substance-use

#substance-use

Although the decreasing prevalence of substance use among adolescents is encouraging, the decline is not as significant among teens experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, as compared to their peers.

It's difficult for people in recovery to point to one reason for their decision to finally enter treatment. But many, like Indigo, noted the importance of the people who met them where they were at, physically and emotionally.

The data does not support the "gateway drug" myth; instead, THC is often a stepping stone to improved wellness and control over sleep and relaxation.

It was so f*cking stressful. John was running around New York City like a true madman, and I was so deeply scared that he was going to die.

When there is an emotion, it's important not to equate that with the condition. People are allowed to feel.

"There's a lot of weird shit going on and it can be hard to adjust, but if you do it's magical. If you're not able to self-moderate and police yourself, it's endless."

It turns out the declines have not only lasted but have dropped further, astonishingly illustrating the evolving landscape of adolescent substance use.