Hawaii Raises Legal Smoking Age to 21 Becoming the first state to do so, Hawaii will raise its legal smoking age to 21 beginning on the first day of 2016. So, starting next year, Hawaiians will have to be 21 to purchase cigarettes. With vapor and e-cigarette use on the rise among teens, Hawaii lawmakers … Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published results of a study that examined Utah High School Students and substance abuse. The findings were very positive for the most part. In fact, High School Students indicated much less substance abuse in Utah than in the rest of the U.S. However, when asked about … Read More
Addicts and Lies Addiction is such a powerful force that it causes most people to do things they wouldn’t consider “right” or “moral” if they weren’t fighting addiction. Many people will steal, hurt others, skip appointments or important events, as well as exhibiting other behaviors. But, the most common thing addicts do is: they lie. … Read More
Anorexic Teen Hid Weights in Clothes to Appear Heavier A recent investigation in the United Kingdom, concerning an anorexic teen who tragically died 9 years ago, has found that the teen hid weights in her clothing to fool the school nurse into thinking she was heavier. Emma Carpenter, just 17 at the time of her … Read More
Anxiety and Drug Abuse Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the United States. In fact, it has been reported that 18% of adults suffer from anxiety disorders in the U.S. Interestingly, only about a third of that 18% seek and receive treatment for their anxiety. Drug abuse and addiction can be made … Read More
Warning signs If you’ve noticed any of the signals related to drug abuse listed below, you may want to press your teen further and ask some important questions like: “Have you been offered drugs?” If yes, “What did you do?” or “Have you been drinking or using drugs?” Even though no parent wants to hear … Read More
Talking to your preschooler about drugs and alcohol Beginning the discussion about drugs with your preschooler may seem premature, but research shows that discussion between parents and their children about drugs and alcohol is one of the main ways to prevent drug and alcohol abuse. Different topics should be discussed at different ages and teaching … Read More
FDA and E-Cigarettes Warnings When e-cigarettes first hit the market the public immediately began fighting for ways to warn users of the effects. Most wanted lawmakers to enforce stricter packaging with warning labels and felt like, until recently, these pleadings fell on deaf ears. Just last Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a … Read More
Why Accreditation is Key When searching for a drug rehab, one of the first recommendations one may hear is to find a program that is accredited. Accreditation is key to finding the right rehab treatment facility. Being accredited doesn’t always ensure quality care, but it most often does. In addition to getting licensed by the … Read More
Are Cigarettes the Real “Gateway Drug?” American kids often have a misguided concept of cigarettes because they are legal and used so casually and widely by so many. Tobacco advertising shows very respectable people smoking cigarettes, which may lead kids to perceive that they aren’t dangerous. Marijuana has often been dubbed “the gateway drug” implying … Read More
