Steps Schools Can Take to Prevent and Reduce Teen Vaping
According to the National Institute of Health’s 2019 Monitoring the Future survey, 11.7% of 12th graders reported vaping nicotine on a daily basis, and 25.5%
Students/Parents
Is it Okay to Break up With My AA Sponsor?
In my first week out of rehab, I met my first AA sponsor at a local meeting. I did not know who she was, and
How Teen Vaping is Affecting Teachers and The Classroom
Before the rise of discrete e-cigarette devices, students had to sneak out of class and slip outside to smoke cigarettes without getting caught. Still, the
Harm Reduction
“Everything in moderation, including moderation.” The above message is a simple directive: find a balance somewhere in between abstaining and bingeing. Practicing moderation, on the
Delta-8 THC Use is on The Rise, But What is Delta-8 and is it Safe?
Marijuana is one of the most abused substances in the United States. In 2018 alone, more than 11.8 million young adults reported using marijuana within
California Sober: The Latest Recovery Trend or a Dangerous Path to Follow
Singer Demi Lovato has had a long struggle with addiction, mental health, and an eating disorder. Demi has also been very vocal about showing support
More Teens Are Buying Drugs on Social Media – Here’s What You Need to Know
In February 2021, Dr. Laura Berman, relationship expert and TV host, began speaking out and publicly grieving her 16-year-old son’s tragic, overdose death. Sammy, Dr.
The Beast of Confrontation
Have you ever struggled with how to communicate with people you suspect may be abusing substances? Wondering about someone’s involvement with substance abuse is one
Difference Maker: Randall McFarland
There is no question that Randall McFarland is a difference maker. Having lived in the community for most of his life, Randall is greatly involved
The Deadly Fentanyl Epidemic: Hidden in Plain Sight
How well do you really know your drug dealer? More importantly, how much do you trust them? Whether you are buying benzodiazepines on the
