WHAT IS KHAT?

Stimulant drug made from the leaves and twigs of the evergreen shrub. Active ingredients are cathine and cathinone. STREET NAMES Abyssinian Tea, African Salad, Catha, Chat, Kat, Miraa, Oat, Qat, Quaadka Read full...

Underage Drinking

Underage alcohol consumption is common in the United States and can have harmful outcomes. A comprehensive approach that includes effective policy strategies can prevent underage drinking and related harms. Read full...

Know the Risks of Marijuana

Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all adult age groups, both sexes, and pregnant women is going up. At the same...

HELP KIDS FIND THEIR TRIBE

There’s a saying that’s been floating around for a while now: “YOU ARE THE AVERAGE OF THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH.” It’s a common way to state the reality that our closest friends shape who we become. That’s a problem, though, for parents who worry...