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Energy drinks and adolescents: Boost or bust?
How are unmarked energy drinks changing the way teens consume caffeine? Here, we explore how the new drinks industry is ...
Local schools and teen exposure to drug addiction
Drug addictions can begin in public and private schools from middle school onward. So, how are schools addressing the pr ...
Teens and the difference between prescription drug use vs. abuse
How can you teach your teen the difference between therapeutic use of RX drugs and problem drug use? By learning the dis ...
Teen drug use in school
Studies show that nearly 3 million teens are using drugs during the school day and the majority of teens report that the ...
Teens, peer pressure, and drug use
How can you help your teen stand up to peer pressure and to prevent drug use? Practical tips that you can start to use T ...
Talking to kids about drug addiction
A guide for how to talk with kids (or teenagers) about drug addiction. Your questions or stories are welcomed at the en ...
Drug contracts for kids and teens
Can we have contracts with our own teens when it comes to drug use? you bet. More on how to create a drug contract here. ...
Drug free contracts for teenagers and kids
Step-by-step instructions for how to draw up a drug free contract for the home for use with teenagers and children. ...
Honesty, leniency can drive your kids to drugs?
Thinking about letting your kids stay home alone? What about telling them of past drug use? Think again. A review of rec ...