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
Alcohol Ads and Kids How many times, while viewing TV (especially sports related programs) do you see alcohol ads played one after another? Have you ever thought about the impact these ads have upon young kids or teenagers in the room? Studies show that you should be concerned about the effects upon those under age … Read More
College and Alcohol Abuse It’s that time of year again: fall leaves, football games, sweaters, and, for some, college. Many parents feel concerned about sending their kids to college and wonder if their kids will be wise when it comes to alcohol. Parents of college freshman (or college students younger than 21) wonder how and … Read More
Robin Williams’ addiction and depression Many know that Robin Williams struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine during his lifetime. He admitted to being a cocaine addict in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s when his fame grew tremendously. However, he quit cocaine cold turkey when comedian John Belushi overdosed to death in 1982 on … Read More
Drug abuse trends in the U.S. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (drugabuse.gov), illegal drug use in America is increasing. They report that in 2012, “an estimated 23.9 million Americans aged 12 or older—or 9.2 percent of the population—had used an illicit drug or abused a psychotherapeutic medication (such as a pain reliever, … Read More
Support in Recovery Recovery from addiction takes time and a lot of personal effort. Having support from any source is helpful for individuals in recovery. Support can be found in group therapy settings, a sponsor, an addiction counselor, family or friends. Someone who is supporting another in recovery is simply someone who can help when … Read More
