Understanding what teen drug trends are emerging in 2026 can help parents and caregivers know what to look out for and how to talk to their teens about it. The substance landscape is constantly changing with new vaping products, high-potency marijuana, kratom, and psychedelic drugs. In this video, we break down the latest teen substance use trends, what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how parents can protect their kids. You’ll learn: 0:00 Teen Drug Trends 2026 Overview 0:36 Alcohol - Still...

Key Points Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children Most of the time, children who experience very stressful events can recover quickly and well. When children develop long-term symptoms from stress due to a traumatic event, which are upsetting or interfere with their relationships and activities, they may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The first step to treatment is to talk with a health care provider to arrange an evaluation. Overview: All children may experience very...

Problems with substance use—drugs or alcohol—often go hand in hand with PTSD. The use of alcohol or drugs can put people in risky situations that can lead to traumatic events. At the same time, people may use drugs or alcohol to try to manage PTSD symptoms. The good news is that treatment can help. In fact, PTSD and substance use can be successfully treated at the same time. Why do PTSD and substance use disorder often occur together? PTSD and substance use frequently happen together, or...