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Philip Seymour Hoffman - will his death raise awareness of heroin epidemic?
The recent death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from heroin overdose and the subsequent media storm and large law enforcement response has some people asking "What makes his death more important than...
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Teenagers: Happy or Hopeless?
Those are two very important “H” words to consider when you are raising children, particularly teenagers. It can make all the difference. If you don’t already know, hopelessness can lead to suicidal...
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Synthetic Marijuana - This Spice is not found in your kitchen cabinet
Synthetic Marijuana, or Spice - easy access and the erroneous perception that Spice products are “natural” and therefore harmless have likely contributed to their popularity, much to the detriment of...
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Genetics and Substance Abuse: Is Your Child Heading Towards Rehab?
Research shows how genetics and childhood experiences pave the road to substance abuse.
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Top Ten Reasons For Teen Substance Abuse
Teen substance abuse is a big problem. There are many reasons why teens choose to abuse drugs and alcohol. Recent studies show that the main reason teens are using drugs is to solve problems.
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Are teens getting tricked into using heroin?
Are teens getting tricked into using heroin? Teens often have no idea what they are purchasing when they think they are in for a harmless night of fun.
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Parents – watch out for those red flags
I know that sometimes adults’ lives can get complicated, but if you are a parent you need to make sure you are providing proper guidance for your child. No matter what is going on in your personal...
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Types of drugs used by teens know the popular party drugs
If you have a teenager, it’s important to know about the threat of popular party drugs. You probably already know that Friday and Saturday nights are the usual party nights for teenagers. Now...
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Significant and telling results in study on teenage drug abuse
Teenage drug abuse continues to be of concern in the United States, both socially and medically. According to a report by the National Institutes of Health (published in the July 2012 edition of...
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Teenage substance use america's no. 1 health problem
Teenage substance use is threatening the lives of our children. It is high time we stop ignoring the problem as a community, as educators and certainly as parents. As a parent myself I understand the...
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Proper Parenting Skills to Prevent Drug Abuse
If you are a parent, or even a stepparent, then you worry about your kids and step kids when they are out on the town. You have certain rules and guidelines for your teens to follow. 5 tips to...
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Family First, Not Drugs
Teen Drug Abuse: The Effects of Teen Substance Abuse on the Family. Spending time as a family important in the prevention of teenage drug use.
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3 Ways Drug Testing Your Child is Considered to be Pro-Active Parenting, Not...
Secretly drug testing your teen considered pro-active parenting, not snooping. Get the facts.
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Spicing Things Up - Spice: It Isn't What You Think
The synthetic drug Spice is not what you think it is. They are equal to illegal drugs in their effects, which can be dangerous for your teen.
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More than 60% of kids report that drugs were sold, used or kept at school
More than 60% of school kids surveyed reported that drugs were sold, used or kept at school. Why parental awareness and drug testing are vitally important to the safety of our teens.
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Celebrities Who Have Struggled with Drug Addiction Help Spread Awareness
Many celebrities who have struggled with drug addiction have shared their stories and in doing so, they help spread awareness and show us that they are indeed, human.
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Dangerous Drugs on the Internet - The Dark Net
Did you know that dangerous drugs are on the internet? It’s a new phenomenon called the "Dark Net."
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Signs that your teenager is using drugs and what to do about it
What are the signs that your teenager is using drugs and what can you do about it?
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Why should you secretly drug test your child
Why should you secretly drug test your child? Adolescent substance abuse use: America’s #1 public health problem.
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A parents guide to early drug prevention
Before beginning my work on this book, I had many parents asking if it was really necessary to even teach drug prevention to children as young as eight. The answer to that question is a resounding,...
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