With the legalization of medical marijuana in California, advertising is allowed to be for it in the form of television or printed ads. The problem is asking yourself if teens see too many of these ads if they can be endorsing the idea of recreational use of marijuana. A recent study showed that if teens…
It can be a tough situation for a teen to watch their parents lose control of their drinking. They feel like they need to take care of their parents instead of the other way around. Instead of ignoring the problem, it is important to take care of yourself; especially if you feel like you are…
Meth is a very powerful and addictive drug that is supposed to be used to treat ADHD but can cause irregular heartbeat, euphoria, and heart failure. Meth can give people pleasant feelings, especially during times of stress, but the negative side effects are generally ignored. It is important that you go to treatment to relieve…
The fourth of July is the time to celebrate the birth of our country. It is not necessary to celebrate while you are under the influence. You can enjoy yourself this fourth of July by being around your family and friends and participating in fun that you will always remember. One way to have fun…
It can be hard to teach children what anxiety truly means and how to manage. Since children love to read picture books, parents can read these books to their kids and do activities with them to help them grow up with anxiety and to better manage the challenges they go through. One book for children…
During the late 1800s, the law was starting to realize the true dangers of the addictive qualities to opium. Addiction back then was not considered a disease but a moral flaw so state laws would try their best to outlaw opium despite the medical uses they would hold. It was not until later that lawmakers…