5 Effective ways to Reduce Teenage Drug use and Alcohol Abuse
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5 Effective ways to Reduce Teenage Drug use and Alcohol Abuse

ByMorris Green

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 beginning high school. Because of this, it’s…

Drug Education School: A Life Changing Program in Charlotte, NC

Drug Education School: A Life Changing Program in Charlotte, NC

ByKeisha Mclean-Green

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 Advocacy received North Carolina’s approval to offer and conduct…

Drug Education: How to Say No to Marijuana

Drug Education: How to Say No to Marijuana

ByKeisha Mclean-Green

[su_quote]Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind[/su_quote] 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…

5 Ways to Talk to Your Teen about Drugs
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5 Ways to Talk to Your Teen about Drugs

ByKeisha Mclean-Green

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 ChildDevelopmentInfo.com, kids who feel comfortable talking to…