Teens experiment with drugs and alcohol. It’s almost accepted as a fact of life today, but the average parent – the average person – has no idea how serious teen substance experimentation is or how quickly it gets out of control. For example, did you know that according to a national study’s … [Read more...] about 1 in 5 Students Drink and Do Drugs
Adults and ADHD Drugs
We recently discussed the growing concern over college students misusing ADHD drugs. Interestingly, a recent study reported on by Bloomberg.com reveals a surprising picture. Although we primarily associate ADHD with children, the drugs prescribed to assist with attention deficit disorders aren’t … [Read more...] about Adults and ADHD Drugs
Spotting the Early Warning Signs of Drug Use in Teens
Parenting; it’s tough. No matter how well planned the entrance to it is, no one is every really prepared. From the first cold to the first cut or scape, we’re a basket case of nerves often second and quadruple guessing our decisions. We sweat the little and the big things, and one of our biggest … [Read more...] about Spotting the Early Warning Signs of Drug Use in Teens
Why Real Life Role Models Matter
What is a role model? Most of us would say a person, someone we look up to as everything we want to be. Sometimes that person is alive, someone we know personally. Other times that person is a past figurehead, a long-gone hero, or even a fictional character. No matter who we choose, role models … [Read more...] about Why Real Life Role Models Matter
Mothers and Prescription Pain Medications are Not a Good Mix
Prescription pain medications are one of the easiest drugs for a person to develop an addiction to. Created for the purpose of pain relief and management, these drugs were never intended to be abused, but addiction to pain meds has become a growing problem. For some, the difference between relief … [Read more...] about Mothers and Prescription Pain Medications are Not a Good Mix
Does a DWI Arrest Equal Alcoholism?
Does a DWI arrest mean the person arrested in an alcoholic? Let’s be honest; when we hear about someone being arrested for driving while impaired, we automatically assume they have a drinking problem. After all, if they didn’t, they wouldn’t have gotten arrested. But is this assumption correct? Does … [Read more...] about Does a DWI Arrest Equal Alcoholism?
America Turns a Blind Eye to Nationwide Addiction Problem
According to the Huffington Post, addiction is America’s most neglected disease. In today’s society, we often think of addiction as a choice. We pressure loved ones to stop their addictive habits and get clean, but we fail to understand the facts about their addiction. In essence, we contribute to … [Read more...] about America Turns a Blind Eye to Nationwide Addiction Problem
