Drugs; they’re prevalent in communities across the nation. Every major city and small town seems to have a task force dedicated to getting drugs off the streets. And our teenagers are at risk. But before we go gung-ho in the war against drugs and substance abuse, we need the facts. Specifically, we … [Read more...] about10 Facts about Teens and Drug Use
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Binge Drinking: It’s Just for Fun
What is binge drinking? It’s a term you’ve likely heard before, and you probably associate it with drinking too much. And you would be right. In its simplest terms, “binge drinking” refers to the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short amount of time. It’s an activity seen by … [Read more...] aboutBinge Drinking: It’s Just for Fun
NC Attorney General Hosts Video Contest To Prevent Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
For the 4th year in a row, Attorney General Roy Cooper has hosted a video contest for teens encouraging them to take active roles in fighting against the abuse of prescription drugs among their peers. The video contest is called Stop Rx Abuse, and is sponsored by the NC Department of Justice in … [Read more...] aboutNC Attorney General Hosts Video Contest To Prevent Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
How To Have a Safe Spring Break: Party Hard, But Drink Responsibly!
A recent article published by Forbes magazine contributor, Dr. Robert Gladder, brings light to what he calls "Spring Break's Greatest Danger." And you could likely guess what it is without even reading his article. Here are the best Spring Break College Trips USA, Mexico and Bahamas | Lifestylez. So … [Read more...] aboutHow To Have a Safe Spring Break: Party Hard, But Drink Responsibly!
