Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and spring break coincide, providing a poignant reminder of the importance of promoting awareness and safety during this celebrated time of year. While spring break is often associated with fun and relaxation, it's essential to...
Teen Drug Addiction
Navigating Spring Break: Addiction Awareness Amid Celebration
Spring break is often associated with fun, adventure, and relaxation—a time for students and young adults to unwind and let loose after months of hard work. However, amidst the excitement of spring break festivities, it's essential to recognize and address the...
Teens, Depression, Addiction, Overdose, and Valentine’s Day: A Call for Awareness and Support
Valentine's Day, a day that celebrates love and affection, can be a stark contrast to the struggles some teenagers face, especially those battling depression and addiction. In this comprehensive blog post, we will delve into the pressing issues of teen depression,...
Teens and Cocaine with Fentanyl: An Alarming Threat – Recognizing Signs and Preventing Tragedy
Teenagers face a myriad of challenges and temptations in today's world, including the potential lure of drug experimentation. Among the most dangerous combinations that have emerged is the use of cocaine mixed with fentanyl. In this comprehensive blog post, we will...
Educate, Advocate, Take Action: January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is a time of new beginnings and resolutions, but it also holds a deeper significance. It is designated as Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a period dedicated to shedding light on the global epidemic of modern-day slavery. Human trafficking is a...
Shining a Light: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and Its Connection to Drug Addiction
Every year on January 11, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day serves as a crucial reminder of the hidden epidemic of human trafficking. This modern form of slavery affects millions of people worldwide, exploiting their vulnerability and robbing them of their...
Youth at Risk: Stopping Overdose in Teens and Students
In the shadow of academic pressures, the quest for self-discovery, and the first taste of independence, teenagers and college students are dangerously susceptible to drug abuse and potential overdose. This demographic stands at a critical juncture, a time when...
Top 15 Searched Topics Relating to Drug and Alcohol Addiction
While search trends can change frequently, we find there are some consistent topics that show up on Google's top searches each year (keyword combos vary) - topics that you can find many answers to on our blog and our website as a whole. Here is a list of some of the...
Depression and Risk of Drug Overdose: Is Your College Student Battling Depression?
The challenges that college students face in today's fast-paced world can be overwhelming - the pressures of academia, social interactions, and newfound independence can all contribute to emotional turmoil. In this comprehensive article, Parents must be vigilant on...
College Transition and Substance Use: Signs of Addiction in My College Student
The transition to college marks a significant phase in a young adult's life and it's a time of exploration, growth, and new opportunities. However, it also brings challenges, including increased exposure to drugs and alcohol. Let's examine the impact of the...
Navigating Back to School: Raising Awareness of Binge Drinking, Drug Use, and Overdose Risk Among College Students
Back to school is a stressful time for parents and college students alike. We all know the challenges college students face when returning to school, particularly concerning binge drinking, drug use, partying, and the associated risks. The transition to college can...
Teen Girls Battling Addiction – Social Media, Eating Disorders, Drugs and Alcohol Addiction
Growing up can be a challenging time for girls, as they navigate hormonal changes, social pressures, academic stress, and first relationships. As we approach Women's Health Care month in May, it is an important time to look at how young teen girls are coping with...
Is My Teenager Using Drugs? Teen Drug Abuse – Signs, Causes, and Statistics
Teens are all too often subjected to drugs, alcohol, and smoking on the streets, in their homes, and even at school. Efforts to prevent substance abuse among teens have taken priority over the years as we’ve entered a global crisis with challenges in mental health and...
The Power of Peer Pressure – Dangers of Peer Pressure in Addiction and Relapse
Peer pressure is often a common event in young people's lives that can lead to behaviors and actions that are unfavorable. Peer pressure eventually can ripple into adulthood as the social influences of groups continue to offer pathways, good or bad. There are...
Is My Child Using Vodka-Soaked Tampons or Alcohol Soaked Tampons (Slimming)?
A technique primarily used young people, this dangerous form of alcohol consumption involves soaking a tampon in ethanol or vodka and then inserting it into the vagina or rectum. This is known as “slimming.” The use of alcohol-soaked tampons can have serious and...
Teen Drug Recovery Program in Schools: Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Teen drug use and substance abuse is all too common. For those that struggle with substance addiction and disorders, many of them start using in their teen years. Their young lives are riddled with chaos as addiction takes over. Loss of hope and future lurks in as...