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Dare to be yourself; Dare to be drug and violence free

In Adult / Non-Parent, Gloucester, In the News, Parent / Caregiver, Teacher / Educator, Teen / Young Adult by adminJune 20, 2017

The Gloucester Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program and Deputies for Education scholarship committee partner to present annual D.A.R.E. scholarships. Scholarship winners may apply awards to costs at any two …

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Painkillers often stored within reach of little kids

In Adult / Non-Parent, Hydrocodone, In the News, Opioids, Oxycodone, Parent / Caregiver, Prescription Drugs, Teen / Young Adult by adminFebruary 27, 2017

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 …

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Dabbing and marijuana use

In Adult / Non-Parent, Healthcare Professional, Marijuana, Parent / Caregiver, Teacher / Educator, Teen / Young Adult by adminSeptember 17, 2015

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 …

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Recognizing teen marijuana use: Do you know what vaping is?

In Adult / Non-Parent, Healthcare Professional, Marijuana, Parent / Caregiver, Teacher / Educator, Teen / Young Adult by adminSeptember 14, 2015

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 …

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Should I play a sport?

In Teen / Young Adult by adminFebruary 17, 2015

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 …

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Hand sanitizer – not meant for consumption!

In Teen / Young Adult by adminFebruary 4, 2015

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 …

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Teens and Self-Harming

In Adult / Non-Parent, Parent / Caregiver, Teacher / Educator, Teen / Young Adult by adminJanuary 16, 2015

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 …

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Dealing with stress

In Teen / Young Adult by adminJanuary 8, 2015

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 …

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A guide to Ecstasy

In MDMA, Teen / Young Adult by adminDecember 15, 2014

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 …

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Drug Abuse Myths

In Teen / Young Adult by adminDecember 12, 2014

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. …

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