Painkillers often stored within reach of little kids
Published February 24, 2017 by Reuters Opioid pain relievers such as codeine and hydrocodone often aren’t stored safely in households with children, according to a new study. About one in …
Dabbing and marijuana use
Dabbing creates new dangers for marijuana users Dabbing is a new practice for consuming marijuana oil concentrates. The potency of “dabs” and methods of manufacturing them are creating new dangers …
Recognizing teen marijuana use: Do you know what vaping is?
Can you recognize marijuana use by your teen? If you’re looking for bloodshot eyes, a cloud of smoke or a skunky odor you may want to brush up on your …
Teens and Self-Harming
Self-harm, also known as self-injuring or self-mutilation, is a way of expressing and dealing with deep distress and emotional pain. As counterintuitive as it may sound, self-injuring can actually make …
A guide to anabolic steroids
View PostWhat’s in your medicine cabinet?
For some teenagers, drug use is just a trip to the bathroom away. Abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medicines has climbed in the past decade as youths have turned to …
What is opium?
Opium is a narcotic depressant derived from the seedpod of an opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). As a primary source of morphine and codeine, it is commonly used as an analgesic painkiller. …