About Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders… May 18, 2020
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), drug addiction is classified as a mental illness. Addiction changes the brain in fundamental ways, disturbing a person’s normal hierarchy of […] Read More
Vaping & COVID-19 April 3, 2020
Is There a Link Between Vaping and Coronavirus (COVID-19)? A lot of people are asking this very question… We already know there is conclusive evidence that traditional cigarette smoking increases […] Read More
Tips for a Safe Prom & High-School Graduation Season May 21, 2019
Help keep your teen safe and make this season one to remember for all the right reasons… 1. SET CURFEWS Teen car crashes and deaths increase exponentially late […] Read More
It’s not pestering… It’s parenting May 20, 2019
Every day it seems that we hear about kids using a new drug, such as K2, Molly, or Bath Salts. Although the drugs change over time, alcohol is still the […] Read More
Serving Alcohol to Teens: Unsafe, Illegal, and Irresponsible May 19, 2019
The legal drinking age protects kids. Did you know that since laws established 21 as the minimum drinking age, the likelihood that a 15-20 year old driver will be […] Read More
Facts About Alcohol Poisoning… May 18, 2019
Some people laugh at the behavior of others who are drunk. Some think it’s even funnier when they pass out. But there is nothing funny about the aspiration of vomit […] Read More
Teen Drinking & Driving – A Dangerous Mix May 18, 2019
Car crashes are the #1 killer of teens, taking about 3,000 young lives every year. The most dangerous time on the road for teens is the period between Memorial Day […] Read More
Drugged Driving: The Facts May 17, 2019
Use of illegal drugs or misuse of prescription drugs can make driving a car unsafe—just like driving after drinking alcohol. Drugged driving not only puts the driver at risk, but […] Read More
High School Graduation – Nostalgia, Excitement, Possibility, and Temptation May 16, 2019
High school graduation is an important milestone in a young person’s life, and the season is often marked with parties, outings, and other celebrations. During this time there are […] Read More
100 Deadliest Days of Summer May 15, 2019
The most dangerous time on the road for teens is the 100-day period between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year. Car crashes are the #1 killer of teens, taking […] Read More