Imagine that something takes hold of your child’s mind so forcefully that you can’t get through to them any more. Some kids suffer from addiction so severe they don’t want to do anything else all day. Many parents go through this … Continue reading
There has been a big push recently to focus more on treatment and rehabilitation for drug abusers and less on law enforcement and punishment for drug possession. While many people support drug prevention and treatment strategies, it is difficult to … Continue reading
Today is known as Black Wednesday, one of the busiest drinking days of the year for young people. This makes for dangerous situations because of drunken driving and binge drinking, and authorities are urging young people – and their parents … Continue reading
People get hurt feelings all the time in our world. Sometimes all it takes is a harsh word or a difference of opinion to set someone off. We may think that people who get their feelings hurt often need to … Continue reading
A growing number of students in schools across the country are a concern to teachers and staff. These students may be disruptive in class, may perform poorly, and may have conflicts with teachers or other students. While some people may … Continue reading
As we celebrated Veterans Day last week, many people held events in honor of our veterans. We do this to thank them for their service and to show we care. What might be the most effective way to show we … Continue reading
Suboxone is known for its capabilities to treat someone with a heroin addiction. It is often used in connection with counseling, but users need to stay on it for a long period of time. A recent study shows that this … Continue reading
African American and Asian teens have a lower rate of substance abuse than other races, according to a new study. The study was published in this week’s Archives of General Psychiatry, and the results can help prevention and treatment programs … Continue reading
Autism is a disorder that we are still trying to find out more about, with no real cure in sight. Parents are still learning how to manage this disorder, and should be aware that someone with autism will encounter greater … Continue reading
According to a new study, nicotine should be looked at as a pretty powerful gateway drug, even possibly leading users to cocaine addiction. Researchers are now wondering about the implications for treatment for cocaine addicts who also smoke, and will … Continue reading
