Modern-day teenagers are getting smarter about drugs and alcohol. Since its peak in the 1970s, teen consumption of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs has consistently been on the decline, hitting record lows in 2015. Even though the numbers are trending in the right direction, the next generation is … [Read more...] about5 Effective ways to Reduce Teenage Drug use and Alcohol Abuse
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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
Drug Education: How to Say No to Marijuana
You probably recognize this quote from Dr. Suess. Saying no to marijuana can be hard, especially when one of your friends offers it. Maybe you’ve never tried weed, and you’re curious. Maybe you’ve smoked or inhaled it once, and you think using it occasionally isn’t a big deal. Maybe you feel … [Read more...] aboutDrug Education: How to Say No to Marijuana
5 Ways to Talk to Your Teen about Drugs
Some conversations are harder to have than others, but they are necessary. Opening dialogue between you and your teen about drugs is one of those uncomfortable but needed conversations. The problem most parents face is how to talk to their kids about drugs, especially their teens. According to … [Read more...] about5 Ways to Talk to Your Teen about Drugs