How early should you start talking to your daughter about marijuana and alcohol? It might be earlier than you think; one survey found that fourteen percent of minors admitted for alcohol and drug treatment started using cannabis before age 13. While girls statistically seem to start a little later … [Read more...] aboutEmpowering Girls: What Your Daughter Needs To Know About Marijuana
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HB 1842 Amends Virginia’s Alcohol Laws
High-proof alcohol is a hot topic of discussion. Our neighboring state, Virginia, has passed a new bill called HB 1842. According to Becca Mitchelle, reporting for WTKR, the new bill that is now law legalizes the sale of 151-proof liquor within the state of Virginia. Previously, the … [Read more...] aboutHB 1842 Amends Virginia’s Alcohol Laws
The Link Between Drugs, Alcohol & Domestic Violence
When it comes to domestic violence, many people don’t even know they’re a victim, which makes the link between drugs, alcohol, and domestic violence hard to spot. According to the Department of Justice, “Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior that is used by an intimate … [Read more...] aboutThe Link Between Drugs, Alcohol & Domestic Violence
Depression, Suicide & School Aged Children
Depression and suicide. They aren’t what you associate with children, especially elementary-level kids. Yet, there’s a growing trend that pediatric medicine has been monitoring since at least 2002 of rising suicides in school-aged children. Just last year, in September 2016, a joint paper covering … [Read more...] aboutDepression, Suicide & School Aged Children
