A recent study explored teenagers and their use of texting as well as how those texts can help parents identify problematic issues like drug and alcohol abuse. The study, published […]
Month: March 2014
Teen Marijuana Abuse: Yes, It’s Still a Big Deal
As more and more states head to the polls to determine whether or not to legalize marijuana for medicinal and/or recreational use, parents are wondering how best to address the […]
Why Are Teens Abusing Painkillers?
Why are teens seeking out dangerously addictive painkillers like OxyContin and Percocet and abusing these drugs? Is it purely for recreational use, or is there another motivation? According to a […]
Report Examines Substance Abuse Among Adolescents
Every year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration releases an updated report to identify the substance abuse issues that are most common among teens and young adults. Called […]
Social Media and Teens’ Photos: Are They Influencing Your Son’s Choices?
When it comes to your child’s online activity, you already have plenty to worry about. You have to worry about whether or not your underage youngster is talking to someone […]
Spotting Fake IDs? There’s an App for That
Think back to your high school or early college days. Did you ever use a fake ID to buy alcohol underage? Whether you did or didn’t engage in this trend, […]