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...] about1 in 5 Students Drink and Do Drugs
Underage Drinking
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...] aboutSpotting 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...] aboutWhy Real Life Role Models Matter
How Does Alcohol Affect the Liver?
Alcohol abuse is dangerous on many levels, from the emotional turmoil it can cause friends and family to the physical toll it takes on the body. The primary organ affected by alcohol consumption is the liver, and one of the most common illnesses stemming from alcohol abuse is an alcohol-related … [Read more...] aboutHow Does Alcohol Affect the Liver?
