Supplying a teenager with alcohol is serious. It can lead to unforeseen, sometimes deadly, consequences. Yet, friends, family, and other adults often give alcohol to minors without a second thought. Before supplying a teenager with alcohol, consider these five reasons not to give a teen … [Read more...] about5 Reasons Not to Give a Teenager Alcohol
Adolescent Mental Health
What is North Carolina’s Zero Tolerance Law?
Did you know that most of the people killed in alcohol-related crashes include teenage drivers and passengers? According to NCDOT.gov, in 2019, fifteen to nineteen-year-olds accounted for 975 alcohol related crashes on North Carolina roadways, resulting in 9 fatalities. The fact is too many people … [Read more...] aboutWhat is North Carolina’s Zero Tolerance Law?
The Effectiveness of Drug Education in School
Some parents cringe at the thought of sex education in school, but the evidence shows it works. Sheltering our youth, who find themselves in the thick of it every day, is a huge risk. Drug education is just as crucial as sex ED in public schools. According to the Global Post, drug education … [Read more...] aboutThe Effectiveness of Drug Education in School
A Smartphone App to Stop Drinking
Do you remember when the catch phrase of marketing was, “There an app for that”? Applications for use on our mobile devices have become big business, and there is an app for just about everything – including a Smartphone app that tells you when to stop drinking. The Alcohol Tracker According to … [Read more...] aboutA Smartphone App to Stop Drinking
