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  • A to Z: Hearing Loss, Mixed for Parents


    Learn about causes of hearing loss and conditions that can affect the ear and auditory nerve.

  • What Is Xylazine? for Parents


    Xylazine is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians that is also used as a street drug mixed with other drugs (mainly fentanyl) to increase the effects and lower the price.

  • What Is Fentanyl? for Parents


    Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that doctors can prescribe to treat pain. Fentanyl is also made illegally and sold as a street drug.

  • Helping Kids Take Medicine for Parents


    Try these tips to get kids to take "yucky" medicines.

  • GHB for Teens


    GHB is an illegal drug that slows down some of the processes in the brain and central nervous system. Because it causes memory loss and is easily slipped into drinks, it's known as a "date rape" drug.

  • What Is GHB? for Parents


    GHB, gamma hydroxybutyrate, is a popular club and date rape drug that can be deadly.

  • What Is Heroin? for Parents


    Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.

  • PCP for Teens


    PCP use is pretty rare these days, mostly because of the drug's scary side effects. Find out more about the drug phencyclidine in this article for teens.

  • Heroin for Teens


    Heroin is a highly addictive drug made from the seed pod of the opium poppy plant. Learn more about heroin and its effects in this article for teens.

  • Tricuspid Atresia for Parents


    Tricuspid atresia is a congenital heart defect. A baby born with tricuspid atresia often has serious symptoms soon after birth because blood flow to the lungs is much less than normal.