Everyone is invited! Learn about this important topic. In partnership with Welia Health, SHIP and Partners in Healthy Living, SACK invites you to learn more and engage in conversations about the e-cigarette and vaping epidemic affecting our youth. Our second series on e-Cigarettes and Vaping is quickly approaching! These short informational sessions are FREE and […]
The day has finally come for you and your family to welcome your son or daughter back from a residential treatment program (rehab) for addiction to drugs or alcohol. You may be cautiously optimistic for the homecoming or you may be worried about how it will go. You may not feel ready for your child […]
The suicide rate among teens and young adults ages 15 to 24 is at its highest point since 2000, according to a new study. The rate increased the most among 15- to 19-year-olds and young men. The researchers analyzed government data on deaths among 15- to 24-year-olds in the United States between 2000 and 2017. […]
Don’t be afraid to ask your child hard questions — it teaches them it’s okay to open up and share with you. You should be asking your kids about their lives every day. These open-ended inquiries will help you determine if they’re suffering from anxiety, depression or bullying. May 20, 2019, 7:21 AM CDT […]
KHN Morning Briefing (Thursday, March 14, 2019) Convenience stores and gas stations will be barred from selling e-cigarettes in flavors other than tobacco, mint and menthol unless they prevent minors from entering the store altogether or create a separate section of the store that minors can’t enter. Departing FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued the rules […]
Here’s a fun article from TeenSafe.com giving parents some good tips. Scary, but good! The meteoric rise in technology over the past three decades has completely changed the relationship between teens and media. Teens are often the first group to adopt a new technology because at that younger age it’s easier for them to pick […]