The face of drug abuse is as diverse as the human race. Anyone can find themselves in a battle against drugs, from the girl next door to the cashier checking you out at the store. Drugs do not discriminate, but some people have a greater risk of drug abuse in comparison to others. One such group of … [Read more...] aboutThe Risk of Drug Abuse among Homeless and Runaway Youths
One Child is Lost per Week to Underage Drinking
Few things in this life are as tragic as the death of a child. When someone younger than elderly dies, it strikes a chord of sadness. But nothing is as sad as a child’s death. Yet, hundreds of children die every year in North Carolina to a problem not everyone readily recognizes. Last year North … [Read more...] aboutOne Child is Lost per Week to Underage Drinking
The Facts of Drug Use and Suicide among NC Public School Students
Did you know that there are more than 2,500 public schools in North Carolina? These schools are staffed by over 122,000 teachers, including teacher assistants. Over 1.4 million students attend public school. Tobacco, alcohol, and drug related behaviors have become prevalent enough in public … [Read more...] aboutThe Facts of Drug Use and Suicide among NC Public School Students
Underage Drinking in North Carolina
What’s the harm in underage drinking? Some countries let their youth consume alcohol long before the age of 21. Some parents don’t see a problem with letting their middle or high schooler experiment with alcohol under supervision at home. So what’s all this talk about an underage drinking problem in … [Read more...] aboutUnderage Drinking in North Carolina