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April 1, 2016

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 for a minor to consume more on each […]
March 25, 2016

High Expectations

It seems like from the moment we are born, our lives are dictated by our parents—what to wear, what to do, even what to believe in. Our […]
March 25, 2016

Peer Pressure: From Adolescence to Adulthood

It’s an age-old conundrum with a surprisingly simplistic solution: Just say no! Peer Pressure: From Adolescence to Adulthood the answer is the same. The “art of […]
March 25, 2016

Delaying The Sip

“I only get drunk on weekends, so what’s the big deal? It’s not like I’m addicted.” Although addiction can strike anyone, some kids are at higher […]
March 11, 2016

The New Drug Trend: Sizzurp

Glamorized in songs and videos, and dubbed with such names as purple drank, lean, and syrup, sizzurp is gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults. Sizzurp […]
March 11, 2016

Lauren’s Story

A young mom with a penchant for the gym. Lauren King is hardly the kind of person most folks would associate with hardcore drug use.  But […]
February 26, 2016

Food and Fitness in High School

With puberty behind them, high school-age children are at a significant juncture in their physical and psychological state when it comes to health and nutrition.  This […]
February 26, 2016

Addicted Like Me

The bond between mother and daughter can be forged by many things, from a mutual love of clothes or jewelry to a shared interest in a […]
February 26, 2016

Just Say NO

In the eighth grade, I had a large group of friends, most of whom I had just met that year or at the end of seventh […]