by Kelly Hutcheson | Sep 22, 2022 | Alcohol, Parenting, Prevention, Youth
ADDICTED” is a multi-part series that focuses on different addictions that college students face. From alcoholism to addiction to screens, “ADDICTED” will focus on a different form of substance use in each series installment. Shiv Patel had his first drink on...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Sep 22, 2022 | Parenting, Prevention, Youth
Every good kid makes poor choices. Let’s just throw that out there. Frankly, it’s inevitable and the cause of much anxiety amongst parents and educators. It’s how life and growing up work. Kids test their limits and (hopefully) learn from the consequences. ...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Apr 4, 2022 | Alcohol, Youth
Whether at a bar, at a party, or even at a “friend’s” home – drug-facilitated sexual assault can happen to anyone at any time. For this reason, it’s important that the young people in your life understand the danger and are aware of the facts to protect themselves...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Feb 21, 2022 | Alcohol, Heroin, Marijuana, Parenting, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Tobacco & Nicotine, Vaping, Youth
When it comes to teens and drug use, social media can play a huge role. Through different hashtags (#s) they can be exposed to offers from dealers to buy drugs through various social sites. It is never too late for parents to get acquainted with the various social...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Feb 21, 2022 | Alcohol, Heroin, Marijuana, Mental Health, Parenting, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Relationships, Tobacco & Nicotine, Vaping, Youth
Co-occurring disorders is the term used to describe two or more disorders or illnesses that occur in the same person. They can exist at the same time, or one after the other. It is sometimes referred to as comorbidity. Read full...
