Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Illustration showing a teens brain being affected by drinks, social media and cigarettes. Adolescence is a pivotal phase during the development of the brain, marked by increased plasticity. That ...

There are well documented risk factors associated with developing substance use disorder across all age groups. A recent study found those risk factors affect age groups differently and proposes a ...

Pharmacologic treatment in children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders reduces the risk of substance use later in life, especially in ADHD. Earlier-onset and longer-lasting treatment were most ...

When we understand that true and lasting substance is spiritual, we gain a clearer understanding of God as the only substance. An article inspired by this week’s Bible lesson from the Christian ...