More Teens Using Alcohol, Ecstasy and Marijuana Makes Early Parental Action Even More CriticalNew York, NY, March 2, 2010 – After a decade of consistent declines in teen drug abuse, a new national study released today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America® and MetLife Foundation points to marked upswings in use of drugs that teens are likely to encounter at parties and in other social situations.According to the 2009 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study, sponsor... Read more...

Substance abuse Substance abuse is the overindulgence in and dependence on a chemical, alcohol, drugs and inhalants, leading to effects that are harmful and detrimental to a person’s physical and mental health, and is harmful to those around them.Substance abuse leads to addiction or substance dependence. The physiologic dependence, drug and alcohol dependency requires the development of tolerance leading to withdrawal symptoms.There is a d... Read more...