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 …
Should I play a sport?
The health benefits of participating in sports either through school or a club team seem pretty obvious. Any time you’re getting out and exercising is a good thing. However, there …
Hand sanitizer – not meant for consumption!
Teens are an ingenious lot. From finding excuses to not clean their rooms to justifying missing curfew, there are few more creative than a teen. Unfortunately, too often, this imagination …
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 …
Dealing with stress
Kids are beginning competitive sports at an earlier age and playing year round just to stay on even footing with teammates. Qualifying for scholarships and upper-echelon colleges gets harder with …
A guide to Ecstasy
Ecstasy – what a great name, right? How could anything with that kind of name be bad for you? You might be surprised. Ecstasy, or MDMA, a chemical combination of …
Drug Abuse Myths
The most effective weapon against drug abuse is knowledge. Studies have shown the more teens know about illegal substances and their effects, the more likely they are to say no. …
A guide to anabolic steroids
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