Teen marijuana use is rising as legalization spreads. Explore how cannabis affects brain development, mental health, and long-term adolescent health risks.

A massive study of 700,000 medical records reveals that teenagers with cannabis use disorder face a 52% higher risk of schizophrenia compared to those using other substances.

HOUSTON – As Houston-area families gear up for spring break, experts are sounding the alarm: the combination of free time and teen loneliness can be a dangerous mix. Bridget McCauley, Chief Clinical ...

The CIT-Y program — an extension of CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training ­— was created to address the growing number of ...

"I honestly just want our youth to have a voice in what goes on with this community, because there are a lot of us out here ...

Increasing overdoses tied to breathing-slowing drugs in Plymouth highlight the lifesaving role of naloxone and the need to quickly recognize symptoms and seek emergency help.

Psychological stress from childhood adversity doesn't just affect mental health. A new study shows that trauma like family disruption physically damages the immune and metabolic systems of children as ...

While smoking rates among adults in Greece are steadily declining, the country is facing a concerning public health reversal ...

Even as some experts say instances of social media addiction are skyrocketing among young people, the phenomenon is new ...

A local youth substance abuse program is treating children as young as 11, and while that age might seem young, the ...

James Sadlowski pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and evading responsibility in the Feb. 10, 2024, death of Alexandra Standish.