October 9, 2020
Junior high is a critical time in a child’s life, especially when it comes to underage drinking and alcohol abuse. When children reach this stage in […]
September 18, 2020
It’s a scene played out in every teenage coming-of-age movie: the over-the-top, out-of-control house party. It begins with someone’s parents going out of town for […]
August 28, 2020
Danger Zones With prescription drug abuse quickly on the rise, where exactly are kids getting medications and painkillers without a doctor’s prescription? The answer may be […]
August 7, 2020
A common myth is that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol. “The misunderstanding stems from the fact that there is no reported overdose deaths from marijuana,” […]
June 26, 2020
Bad Habit or Addiction: How to Tell the Difference “Addictions rarely happen suddenly, unless it’s something like heroin,” says Nowinski. “Generally, they creep up on […]
June 5, 2020
The Nature vs. Nurture Debate Genetics, early life experiences and environmental factors all play a role in addiction. “Roughly speaking, 50 percent of the contributors to […]
May 15, 2020
Drinking and Driving– A Deadly Combination. The danger of driving while under the influence of alcohol is widely known. General awareness and stiffer laws have increased […]
March 4, 2019
Jennifer White was a 36-year-old avid runner. At first, she started running to maintain a healthy weight. But as time went on, she started increasing the […]
March 6, 2017
Alcohol is the most consumed drug by minors. When those aged 12-20 drink alcohol, over 90% of them are engaging in binge drinking. It is typical […]
