There are a number of teens that are in desperate need of help; teens who are alone and don’t have anyone to turn to; teens who may not admit that they need help; teens that are runaways. An estimated 2.8 … Continue reading
The marijuana industry is booming. Some lawmakers in states like California have considered legalizing the drug simply for the fact that it would generate lots of tax revenue for the government. The debate still rolls on, but that isn’t stopping … Continue reading
Relapse is hard for someone who is going through detox and treatment for drug abuse or alcoholism. It can even keep someone away from treatment altogether, because no one likes to fail at such a big task. It is also … Continue reading
Do you ever need time away? Most people need a break here or there, to rejuvenate, to refocus, or to just get away from everyday life. Too many people, however, do not take the much needed time off or break … Continue reading
Teens who suffer from depression are more likely to also abuse drugs and alcohol. Many do so to self-medicate for their depression, but this only makes the condition worse. It is important to help our teens develop positive ways to … Continue reading
Teen depression is a serious thing. 10 to 15% of adolescents have symptoms of depression. Depression among adolescents can lead to substance abuse, suicide, trouble in school, and occasionally, all the teen shootings we’ve seen in the news lately. We … Continue reading
The fact that the medical use of marijuana is legal in only some states can really cause a headache for people. The problem comes when a person who is using medical marijuana wants to travel to a different state. Then … Continue reading
We talk quite a bit about parenting here, and how as parents we can be a force in keeping our children drug-free. Sometimes, though, it is so hard to relate to our teen or feel like we are getting through. … Continue reading
Wouldn’t we all be happy if we could cure things like cocaine addiction? Drug abuse has ruined so many lives, and things would be much better without these struggles. Imagine a world without drug addiction. What if a simple vaccine … Continue reading
A little bit of admiration and respect are a good thing. But a new survey suggests that teens are trying to copy unhealthy characteristics of celebrities. The stick-thin images we see in magazines and movies have been a problem among … Continue reading
