A site for parents and teens who want to be better informed about
drug abuse and addiction as it affects young people today.
Drugs
Dangerous Pharm Parties Gaining Popularity in Idaho
Posted on June 16, 2009
More and more adolescents are turning up in emergency rooms having overdosed on a concoction of prescription medications after attending “pharm parties,” where juveniles bring a handful of random prescriptions, mix them up in a bowl, and wash down a handful with the beverage of their choice.
Teen OxyContin Abuse
Posted on June 12, 2009
It is no secret that drug abuse is a major issue in today’s society. The choices that adults make can sometimes be harmful to themselves and to those around them, but when drug abuse is evident in the younger population, just about everyone sits up and takes notice. We hear all the time about groups trying to persuade kids from not smoking marijuana or trying ecstasy, and there are even groups out there dedicated to helping kids “just say no” to tobacco and alcohol, but there are almost no groups watching the kinds of prescription medications our young people take.
Research Shows Teens Smoke Pot to Deal with Stress
Posted on May 22, 2009
Marijuana use among teenagers continues to be a pressing problem. But, in order to effectively change behavior, it is important to understand why it starts in the thirst place. A recent Fox News report highlighted that teens for the most part are not smoking the drug to get high, but are instead using marijuana to cope with mental and physical problems.
What Dangers Exist in Your Medicine Cabinet?
Posted on May 22, 2009
Prescription drugs continue to be attractive to teens as they are often more easily acquired. These drugs are being abused by teens as they often deliver the same euphoria as illegal drugs without the cost. Now, studies show that roughly one in five teens are intentionally abusing prescription drugs and about one in 10 report using cough medicine to get high.
