North Carolina is becoming hip to the underage drinking problem and responded by starting a pilot program to help parents and teens like you address the problem. However, the best defense to feeling pressured about drinking is talking to your parents. Even though you come from two completely … [Read more...] aboutHow to Talk to Your Parents about Alcohol
How to Have Fun without Drugs
“I’m more fun when I smoke weed.” “I need to be high to have fun.” “My friends and I have a better time when we do drugs.” These are just three things you might say about drugs, especially marijuana. A lot of people think that they have more fun when doing drugs, but are they? Do Drugs … [Read more...] aboutHow to Have Fun without Drugs
Drug Education School: A Life Changing Program in Charlotte, NC
A life-changing program is shifting the course of youth in your backyard. It’s called Drug Education School (DES), and it’s making a meteor-sized impact on parents and their children throughout Charlotte and Concord. But they aren’t the only ones feeling the effects. Earlier this year, Absolute … [Read more...] aboutDrug Education School: A Life Changing Program in Charlotte, NC
Can a Heroin Overdose Be Reversed?
Heroin use is on the rise in North Carolina. According to WNCN News, deaths from heroin overdoses from 2010 to 2013 increased by 480%! The heroin epidemic has affected virtually every class and race demographic within the state, including youth in our own backyard. The use of this illicit drug … [Read more...] aboutCan a Heroin Overdose Be Reversed?