Assault, injury, and death caused by alcohol are the norm for many fraternities across the country, and so too are lawsuits pressing charges on behalf of those harmed. It’s not […]
Month: June 2014
Could Your Son Get “Tricked” Into Using Heroin?
According to Oprah, the answer to that question is a sad and resounding “yes.” Kids across America are being tricked into using heroin and inadvertently developing deadly addictions as a […]
Is Your Son Drinking at Your House? You’re Responsible
The summer months are the most common time for teenagers to drink alcohol, but if it’s happening at your house, then you are liable for what happens afterward—even if it’s […]
Marijuana Legalization = Increased Teen Pot Use, Says Study
Proponents of legalization often assure those who are concerned about how the legalization of marijuana will impact teens that there will be limitations put into place to protect teens from […]
Are Indoor Tanning and Teen Substance Abuse Linked?
Like the energy drinks described in a recent post, it appears that there may be a connection between teen use of indoor tanning and substance abuse, according to the latest […]
Recommended Interventions Are Having an Impact on Underage Drinking
For years, the surgeon general has been advising parents to do a number of different things to help their teens when underage alcohol abuse becomes an issue. Researchers at the […]
Drugged Driving: The Disconnect Between Theory and Behavior Among Teens
Decades of drug education and addiction awareness efforts in the schools have gone a long way toward helping kids to sidestep drug and alcohol abuse and its risks. However, the […]
Who’s Buying Alcohol for Your Son?
Though it may seem like a joke, a movie ploy or an outdated practice, random strangers purchasing alcohol for teenagers is not a rare event. In fact, undercover cops regularly […]