Cocaine is a highly addictive and illegal drug. It is sold in the form of a fine, white, crystalline powder. On the street, it goes by many slang terms, including blow, coke, rock, snow, and toot. A stimulant, cocaine directly affects the brain. It grew increasingly popular during the 1980s and … [Read more...] about Drug Education: A Course on Cocaine
The Effectiveness of Drug Education in School
Some parents cringe at the thought of sex education in school, but the evidence shows it works. Sheltering our youth, who find themselves in the thick of it every day, is a huge risk. Drug education is just as crucial as sex ED in public schools. According to the Global Post, drug education … [Read more...] about The Effectiveness of Drug Education in School
A Smartphone App to Stop Drinking
Do you remember when the catch phrase of marketing was, “There an app for that”? Applications for use on our mobile devices have become big business, and there is an app for just about everything – including a Smartphone app that tells you when to stop drinking. The Alcohol Tracker According to … [Read more...] about A Smartphone App to Stop Drinking
The Dangers of Fake IDs and How to Spot Them
In the cult 1980’s classic, The Breakfast Club, Andrew shares his sentiments with Brian about his fake ID. When asked why he needs the ID, Brian simply answers, “So I can vote.” https://youtu.be/PbxZXmF6qtQ We can all find humor in this scene because we can relate to the teenage mantra of … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Fake IDs and How to Spot Them
10 Things You Need to Know about Inhalants
Inhalants are a type of drugs that are sniffed, huffed, or inhaled. They include chemicals found in common household cleaning and freshening products, like aerosol sprays, cleaning sprays, glue, paint and paint thinner, nail polish remover, and lighter fuel. Most teens have little to no knowledge of … [Read more...] about 10 Things You Need to Know about Inhalants
10 Signs of Drug Addiction
When a person suffers from addiction, it can hard – sometimes impossible – for them to realize that they have a problem. It can take the help of a close friend or family member to aid them in realizing the need for change. But sometimes it’s just as hard for close friends and family to spot the … [Read more...] about 10 Signs of Drug Addiction
Against Drunk Driving? So Are DWI Service Providers
Finding Common Ground With Organizations Against Drunk Driving and The Agencies That Work With DWI Offenders A quick search for the term "against drunk driving" returned no less than 11.4 Million results. The first page of these results list several organizations with the exact phrase and many with … [Read more...] about Against Drunk Driving? So Are DWI Service Providers
