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National Poll: Should Teens go Trick-or-Treating?

Here’s a practical question for parents: Should you let your teen go trick-or-treating this year? For most people in the…
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I’m Too Old For Halloween! (No You’re Not)

So, Mr. and Ms. Teenager. You think you’re too old for Halloween? Think all that fun Halloween stuff is for…
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When Mom Smokes: How Smoking Affects Your Newborn

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) identifies nicotine as one of the most addictive substances on earth. For some…
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Adderall Misuse and Abuse in Teens and Young Adults

Adderall is a powerful central nervous system stimulant used primarily to treat ADHD and ADD in children and adults. It’s…
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Cannabis Intoxication in Children: Issues After Legalization

Pediatric cannabis intoxication has become a serious public health issue in states where marijuana has been legalized. A substantial spike…
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I’ve Met Someone Online. They Want to Meet in Person. Now What?

So, you met a guy online. Or a girl. (For purposes of stylistic ease, we are using the male pronoun…
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Getting Help

Can a Teen Be Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder?

Diagnosing a teen with Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is “tricky,” says Alyson Orcena, LMFT, Executive Clinical Director of Evolve…
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Teens and Prescription Drugs: A Growing Problem

Prescription drug abuse among teens is a concern across the country, and the results can be tragic. All too often,…
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What Causes Borderline Personality Disorder in Teens?

Borderline personality disorder in teens is marked by high levels of impulsivity, repeated self-harming and suicidal attempts, conflicted relationships with…
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Family & Home Life
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Six Ways You Can Validate a Teen (And Anyone Else!)

Your adolescent is upset about something or another. Maybe he or she is crying. You know what the experts say:…
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What Age Should My Child Get a Phone?

The time has come. Your child, or adolescent, is asking for a phone. But not just any phone will do,…
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Research Report: Cannabidiol (CBD) for Opioid Use Disorder

As the nation wrestles with the opioid epidemic, health scientists work to find new, evidence-based methods to help people struggling…
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