Ever wonder why your teenager acts the way they do? Well, there is a reason. Understanding the brain science behind teenage behavior can help parents better prepare their kids to avoid drugs an alcohol. In the coming weeks we will be exploring the the Teen Years! Have you ever looked at your teenager child and […]
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 […]
If you’re concerned about your kid and drinking, use every opportunity to communicate your message – including via text. Here’s a helpful guide with suggestions for simple, effective text messages to send. Click on picture to enlarge view.
Much of the conversation surrounding the opioid epidemic has, understandably, centered on poorer Americans, many of whom are insured under the Medicaid state-federal safety net program for low-income people. But a new analysis of more than 200 million private insurance claims finds that the crisis is also taking a massive toll on those with private […]
AMERICANS OVER 50 are using narcotic pain pills in surprisingly high numbers, and many are becoming addicted. While media attention has focused on younger people buying illegal opioids on the black market, dependence can also start with a legitimate prescription from a doctor: A well-meant treatment for knee surgery or chronic back troubles is often the path […]
Congratulations! High School diploma’s are being handed out in communities near and far this time of year. Here are a few tips to share with a recent graduate! Article written by: Ted Spiker Time-wise, the transition from high school to college may only span a few months. But the big bridge—the one in which the […]