Some people use certain medicines without a prescription because they think these meds help with focus and concentration. If you've heard of "study drugs" and wonder if there are any risks, find out in this article for teens.
It's not hard to find drugs, and sometimes it may seem like everyone's doing them or wanting you to do them. But there are downsides (and dangers) to taking drugs.
Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a person's ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for teens has details on how ADHD medicines help.
Puberty can be confusing, especially when unexpected changes happen. Learn what gynecomastia is and why it happens.
Find out how the drug Ecstasy can affect someone who uses it.
Like all drug abuse, using prescription drugs for the wrong reasons has serious risks for a person's health.
Drugs are chemicals or substances that change the way our bodies work, for good and bad. Find out more here.
Smoking, drinking, and doing drugs can lead to problems at home, in school, and with your health. Learn more here.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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