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Apr 29
2009

Too Few Parents Talking to Teens About Drugs

Posted by rorytate in drug addictioncocainealcoholismalcoholicalcohol addictionaddiction treatmentaddiction

A recent survey by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy found that the majority of parents have difficulty engaging in meaningful conversations about drug use with their teens.
"'This poll reinforces a disconcerting trend we're seeing with parents today. Too many parents are avoiding tough conversations - or tough stances - because they're afraid of jeopardizing their
Apr 21
2009

Huffing is Nothing New

Posted by rorytate in drug addictioncocaineaddiction treatmentaddiction

In the 1980's it was gasoline and rubber cement. Today it's hair and cleaning products. "Huffing", the practice of inhaling dangerous chemical in order to get high, is not as prevalent as other forms of substance abuse, but still exists.
"These products are cheap, easy to access, provide a quick, intense buzz and allows students to return to classes odorless, unlike smoking or drinking."
The high
Apr 14
2009

Teen Dies of Apparent Overdose

Posted by rorytate in drug addictioncocainealcohol addictionaddiction treatmentaddiction

A West Vancouver (Canada) teenager who left her home after telling her mother that she was going to the movies was found dead later that night at the Edmonds SkyTrain station. The cause of death appeared to be a drug overdose.
"Jenni was the second teenager to die suddenly within the past month in circumstances that suggest illegal drugs might have been involved."
Though autopsy reports haven't
Apr 13
2009

Illinois Mom Thinks Drug Testing is Good for all Students

Posted by rorytate in drug addictioncocainealcohol addictionaddiction treatmentaddiction

Tammy East has a son in junior high, and she thinks the random drug testing that he and other students will be subjected to throughout the year is good. She only has one objection:
"I think they should have drug testing for everyone, not just those in sports or other extracurricular activities..."
The drug testing policy, which has been in place at the high school level since the 1997-98 school
Apr 07
2009

Officials Attempt to Outlaw an Herbal High

Posted by rorytate in drug addictioncocainealcoholismalcoholicalcohol addictionaddiction treatmentaddiction

Salvia is an herb that can produce short, intense, hallucinogenic trips when it's smoked. For years, the substance went relatively unnoticed by law enforcement personnel - but it has recently garnered the attention of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as several local governments that are trying to ban it.
"A dozen states have outlawed or begun regulating salvia since 2005, including
Apr 05
2009

Teens Give Advice

Posted by rorytate in drug addictioncocainealcoholismalcoholicalcohol addictionaddiction treatmentaddiction

Talk about teen substance abuse typically centers on extreme behavior - getting drunk at parties, habitual drug use, and so on. But even occasional use can create a dangerous habit.
"Most teenagers will tell you gulping down an occasional glass of beer along with a cigarette at a bar is fun, not substance abuse. That's where they are wrong. One glass of beer may not be addictive, but can lead to
Apr 03
2009

New Tool May Help You Spot Drug Abuse

Posted by rorytate in drug addictioncocainealcoholismalcoholicalcohol addictionaddiction treatmentaddiction

The state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) of New York has created tool it hopes will help parents spot drug abuse problems in the home.
"The state Office... created the tool to help New Yorkers track prescription and over-the-counter medicines in their home. It's intended to be filled out weekly."
The PDF tool is downloadable off the OASAS website and is a grid-like
Mar 10
2009

New "Gimmick" Markets Meth to Younger Crowd

Posted by rorytate in drug addictioncocainealcohol addictionaddiction treatmentaddiction

Police and substance abuse officials in western states are beginning to report the appearance of candy-flavored methamphetamine. Strawberry, chocolate, and cola are among the flavors being marketed to younger people.
"They [meth dealers] are having a tough time selling this product, especially to younger people. What do people in marketing do when they have a tough time selling a product? They
Nov 07
2008

This is my story

Posted by christy in alcoholicaddiction

I first started as a teenager with my boyfriend; I guess I should've known at the time that there was something wrong because not only did I drink with him on weekends, but I wanted a bottle of my own. After I graduated from high school and went to work, there was always happy hour at the bars; then I got to where I wanted to go home at lunch and have a drink. Going to dinner, I always wanted
Nov 01
2008

Alcoholics need help to stop drinking too

Posted by christy in alcohol addictionaddiction

With alcohol being everywhere, it is so easy to find that you are drinking too much; the help is out there for you, that is the good news. I had to have help to quit; what I did was to find a long term facility that addressed all my issues and I am so grateful that today I have now ben clean for 7 years! It is so easy to say that we will quit on our own, but the reality is that that is not true.
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