May 5, 2021
Substance use does not necessarily lead to addiction or problem use, but trying any drug or alcohol increases the risk. As the quantity and frequency […]
April 24, 2021
In 2018, the American Psychological Association (APA) conducted its 12th annual Stress in America survey to understand what causes stress in Americans’ lives and their […]
April 23, 2021
Just Say No Every day, teens are faced with situations in which they’re pressured to do something risky, unhealthy or, worse, illegal. Unfortunately, many teens […]
April 17, 2021
The consumption of edibles, baked goods or candies that contain marijuana is at an all-time high among teens, making marijuana use more popular than tobacco. […]
April 5, 2021
Can’t Afford to Follow I heard the same things from my new friends at middle school nearly every day. “Let’s skip school today. Let’s smoke […]
March 9, 2021
Teaching children refusal skills is so important, but culturally and historically, children have not been given the right to say no or give input towards what […]
February 22, 2021
If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you may have heard of a new trendy drug by the name of Kratom. In spite of […]
February 10, 2021
“Hey, can you take me to the mall?” “Can I borrow the car?” “I’m bored. I need something to do!” Oftentimes, we feel like our teens are […]
February 1, 2021
Adolescence is a pivotal time when important social and intellectual skills develop. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, by the time they are seniors in high school, almost […]
