Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teen Drug Doctors are warning of a cough syrup concoction called sizzurp that young people are abusing to get high. Teens are making the potentially deadly mix, using soda, candy and prescription cough syrup. To make matters worse, celebrities are glorifying the mix in music. Known in some circles as “sizzurp,” “purple … Read More
Parents and teenage addicts Discovering that a teen is addicted to drugs or alcohol can generate fear, confusion, and anger in parents. One of the greatest challenges that parents in this predicament struggle with – at least initially – is coming to terms with the scale of their teen’s addiction. After all, isn’t it common … Read More
Facts: College Student Prescription Drug Abuse Most college students use prescription drugs properly. However, about one in every four people aged 19 to 20 report using prescription drugs in a non-medical way at least once in their lives (NSDUH, 2008). Most college students, by their sophomore year in college, will have been offered the opportunity … Read More
Teen Depression Treatment: Alternative Treatments for a Teen-Onset Illness It has been said that mental illness is the illness of youth and for those trained in treating mental health issues, this statement will ring true. For others, it may seem counter-intuitive, particularly given that the prevailing images of persons with mental health issues are most … Read More
Prescription drug abuse at colleges While alcohol abuse and binge drinking still remain top on the list of substance abuse issues within college campuses, the abuse of prescription drugs—mostly stimulants, sedatives and pain relievers—remains a growing, yet often unaddressed problem (SAMHSA, 2009; NCASA, 2007) according to talkabouttrx.org. They indicate that about one in four college … Read More
Drunk driving and New Years When most people are asked what they fear most about other drivers on the road, the answer is clear: drunk driving. It has been found that more people fear this than people speeding near them or tailgating them while driving. Most report this to be the biggest safety problem. However, … Read More
Happy Holidays from Turning Point Centers As the holiday season approaches, Turning Point Centers would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for their support of our business. We would also like to commend our customers on their progress in their varying journeys of recovery. We have seen much success and feel very … Read More
Alcohol and the Holidays Problems can often arise during the holidays due to alcohol consumption. At what point does moderate “holiday gathering” drinking become “problem” drinking? One unfortunate consequence of the holidays is a large increase in alcohol-related accidents and deaths. Many partygoers don’t drink very often, leaving them with low alcohol tolerance and more … Read More
Hosting an alcohol-free party during the holidays Holiday parties often involve alcohol – whether it’s sipping wine by the Christmas firelight or toasting in the New Year with a glass of champagne. However, many individuals struggling with sobriety would greatly benefit from a party with alcohol limitations or an alcohol-free party. Thus, if you or … Read More
Mixing Alcohol with Marijuana Is mixing alcohol with marijuana really that dangerous? Research has shown that mixing any drugs is dangerous. When a person is feeling high, and they reach out for another drug, they risk multiplying the regular effects of both drugs. So, when they smoke marijuana and drink alcohol at the same time, … Read More
