Inhalants are a type of drugs that are sniffed, huffed, or inhaled. They include chemicals found in common household cleaning and freshening products, like aerosol sprays, cleaning sprays, glue, paint and paint thinner, nail polish remover, and lighter fuel. Most teens have little to no knowledge of … [Read more...] about10 Things You Need to Know about Inhalants
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1 in 5 Students Drink and Do Drugs
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
When Friends Offer Drugs
Peer pressure. It’s something we’re all affected by, whether we are aware of it or not. Just think about all the times you were going to eat a healthy dinner when suddenly you received a call from your friends. They want to go out for pizza. What do you do? Obviously, you go for pizza. When … [Read more...] aboutWhen Friends Offer Drugs
NC Substance Abuse Related Deaths Among Highest In the Country
Recently the Partnership for Drug Free North Carolina reported that 8 of 10 poisoning deaths are related to the abuse or misuse of medications in North Carolina, a rate that is higher than the national average. The organization also reported that 2 North Carolina counties, Surry and Stokes, have … [Read more...] aboutNC Substance Abuse Related Deaths Among Highest In the Country
