While it has long been known that one’s ethnicity can sometimes be a contributing factor in how likely it is that the person will abuse drugs or alcohol, a recent […]
Month: December 2013
Risk of Early Drug Abuse Increases Due to Half-Siblings, Says Study
Researchers from Bowling Green State University and Iowa State University recently conducted a study that examined how remarriage that results in children from multiple partners impacts a child’s drug use […]
Teen Risk for Gambling and Alcoholism. New Prediction Study
As a parent, wouldn’t it be great if you knew every issue and struggle that your child would face in life? If you did, you could do everything within your […]
Young Age for the First Sip of Alcohol Is Common
A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health takes a look at the first drinking experiences of children living in a Pennsylvania county, and the results are disturbing. […]
Don’t Keep Your Son’s Drug Issues a Secret
Only families who have been struck by addiction can understand the many and varied struggles that are faced every day. When it occurs, one of those struggles is internal—shame due […]
No Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain Among Teens, Says Researchers
While two states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, approximately 20 states have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes. Lawmakers are scrambling to address the issues raised by lobbyists on […]
Limiting Youth Access to Legal Marijuana in WA
As lobbyists continue to push for the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes, the states that have already passed laws allowing for recreational use are facing the […]