I have been fighting for this to become a law for years. Cough Syrup has been abused by teens way too long. It used to be on the store shelf like candy. Curbing cough medicine abuse target of Calif. law My thoughts today: It is too bad that the only way as a society we know [...]
In case you had not heard about bath salts abuse: An Alarming New Stimulant, Sold Legally in Many States – NYTimes.com. Though they come in powder and crystal form like traditional bath salts — hence their name — they differ in one crucial way: they are used as recreational drugs. People typically snort, inject or [...]
Your teenager has turned 18 and they are no longer your child, now an adult. They have been troubled in their teen years and it extends into adulthood. Some young adults may recognize they have a problem and that they need help. Others just keep tripping over themselves. As parents we often wonder what can [...]
This is not the only town that suffers from Prescription Drug Abuse. It is a growing epidemic in this country and may surpass alcohol and marijuana. Lock up your drugs if not for your household members but for those that come and visit. It is all too tempting and captures the most unsuspecting. Prescription Drug [...]
Saw this article on the internet and thought some of you may be interested in the information. I am not familiar with all these blogs only a few. The ten best addiction and recovery blogs. Comment below if you have opinions about any of them or have your own favorites. Thinking about it how can [...]
Teenage Drug Use Up, Binge Drinking Down new report out from the PBS News Hour I have heard this before teens are getting the wrong message from adults.
Marijuana Smokers Who Start Early Are at Greatest Risk, Study Finds – NYTimes.com. Marijuana smoking often starts during adolescence — and the timing could not be worse, a new study suggests. Young adults who started using the drug regularly in their early teens performed significantly worse on cognitive tests assessing brain function than did subjects [...]
Here it is a marijuana gallery. See for yourself, I have no comments. Actually I do have a comment I believe it has to be legalized by the Federal Government and cannot be legalized state by state. Right around election time we all get a bit political. Marijuana – The Big Picture – Boston.com.