Our teens can be full of pride and ego beyond comparison. Ripe in their adolescence, robust with hormones and curiosity around the world, many parents find themselves at odds with their all-knowing teens. Whether raised in the church or raised without faith, our teens seem to find that they are the highest power in their…
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Tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC is one of the active ingredients in cannabis which causes the brain to get “high” or “stoned”. Among marijuana users, THC is a playground for experimentation. Extracting THC is possible in many ways. Using THC is also possible in many ways. The herb-like quality of marijuana has made it possible…
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Most kids can’t stand the taste of cough syrup and other cough-treating products. As parents, we know the struggle all too well of trying to get our sick children to swallow just a brief spoonful of trusted medicines. Robitussin, Nyquil, and other sticky liquids were never the favorite remedy and often ended up spilled on…
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Hand sanitizer seems like it should be the least of a parent’s worries when it comes to substance abuse. However, the go-to solution for germ protecting and staving off viruses has proven to be toxic and even fatal for many children. High in alcohol concentration, hand sanitizer is an inconspicuous way for adolescents to get…
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Addiction is a fatal disease. Overdose death is common in addiction, with more people dying of opioid overdose last year than gun violence and car accidents. Overdose due to alcohol and other drugs have equally saddening high numbers. Addiction which is kept under wraps and hidden untreated for an undue amount of time can cause…
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Games work for kids. Turn anything into a game and you have their undivided attention. Making otherwise tedious activities entertaining tasks makes adolescents more willing to engage. Studies have found that fun entertainment as a form of learning is more effective in some areas. One area where this was recently tested was in the use…
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Emotional abuse can result in post traumatic stress disorder. According to a new study published in Addictive Behaviors, childhood experiences of emotional trauma can lead to opioid abuse in adulthood. Various studies have indicated that childhood traumatic experiences can lead to a higher risk of experimentation and/or substance abuse in adolescence as well. Post traumatic…
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