Understanding Binge Drinking and How it Affects You and Others Around You
Alcohol is the most widely abused substance in the United States. Approximately 55% of men and 51% of women drink at some point each month.[1]
Students/Parents
Back to School Check-Up
Many parents are already setting children into sleep routines and checking off school supply checklists. One important activity to add to this end of summer rush
Vape Products Disguised as Household Items: How Teens Are Hiding Their Nicotine Use
Just under 20 years ago, Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik invented the first e-cigarette as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking.[1] Shortly after, a wave
Substance Abuse and the Classroom: 5 Signs Educators Should Watch For
Addressing the drug crisis among children and adolescents takes more than a stern lecture, a yearly school assembly, or Red Ribbon Week. It takes vigilance
Risk Factors for Tobacco Abuse and Addiction
Tobacco contains nicotine which is addictive, and anyone who uses tobacco is at risk of becoming addicted to it. However, some people are more likely
Rebuilding Trust Along the Road to Recovery
Written by Melanie Childers. In my work as a therapist, I’ve rarely seen anything with the potential to devastate family systems quite like addiction has.
No One is Immune: A Parents’ Story
Names in the story may have been altered to maintain the individuals’ privacy Nothing prepares you for the experience of watching your child suffer from
How Smoking and Vaping in Media Influence Youth Tobacco Use
A new study released by the Truth Initiative reveals that the majority of young peoples’ top-watched TV shows and movies feature smoking, vaping, and other
How Families Can Support Loved Ones in Recovery
More than 23 million Americans have struggled with drug abuse at some point in their lives and more than 14.5 million have an alcohol use
Digging Deeper: 8 Reasons Children & Teens Get Mixed Up with Prescription Drugs
It may start innocently enough. Perhaps a child sees their parent regularly grab a couple of tablets from a prescription pill bottle and gets curious.
