WAX – Warning to Teen Parents A new drug, called WAX, is becoming increasingly popular amongst teens. The drug, which is a based with marijuana plant oils, looks and feels a lot like lip balm and is easy to hide. Teenagers are replacing the lip balm from containers, like Carmex, with the waxy drug and … Read More
Talking to your child about drugs: Part 2 – teens and marijuana Talking with your teen about drugs, particularly marijuana is important to helping them chart a course away from drug abuse. When we are empowered with knowledge, and know the risks and dangers of something, we are less likely to engage in those behaviors. … Read More
Talking to your child about drugs and alcohol (part 1) No one: child, parent, grandparent, or family is immune to the effects of drugs and/or alcohol abuse. Good kids can end up in trouble, even when they have made an effort to avoid drugs and alcohol and have had great guidance from their parents. The … Read More
Geography and drug abuse Certain areas of the country or even the state in which you live seem to have higher rates of reported drug abuse. Many wonder what these trends are and may even move or relocate accordingly. For instance, some cities may have a reputation for having a lot of heavy drinkers, while … Read More
Drug abuse: Men vs. Women There are so many differences between men and women that it seems natural to wonder if there are variations when it comes to gender and drug abuse. For instance, do men or women abuse drugs earlier? Longer? Certain types? Is it easier for men or women to break addictive cycles? … Read More
