by Kelly Hutcheson | Jan 4, 2022 | Parenting, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Youth
As our nation remains in the midst of an opioid crisis, another disturbing trend has emerged: the selling and the use of counterfeit medication. These pills, which are often sold online, look like legitimate prescription meds such as oxycodone or Adderall. In fact,...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Aug 9, 2021 | Alcohol, Heroin, Marijuana, Mental Health, Parenting, Prescription Drugs, Prevention, Relationships, Tobacco & Nicotine, Vaping, Youth
The teenage years are a time of transition from childhood into adulthood. Teens often have a strong desire to be independent. So they may struggle with still being dependent on their parents. They may also feel overwhelmed by the emotional and physical changes they...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Aug 9, 2021 | Prevention, Youth
Stimulant drug made from the leaves and twigs of the evergreen shrub. Active ingredients are cathine and cathinone. STREET NAMES Abyssinian Tea, African Salad, Catha, Chat, Kat, Miraa, Oat, Qat, Quaadka Read full...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Aug 4, 2021 | Alcohol, Prevention, Youth
The link between smoking and cancer is well-documented and widely known. But alcohol? “Fewer than one in three Americans recognize alcohol as a cause of cancer,” says Harriet Rumgay, researcher at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Aug 3, 2021 | Alcohol, Parenting, Youth
Underage alcohol consumption is common in the United States and can have harmful outcomes. A comprehensive approach that includes effective policy strategies can prevent underage drinking and related harms. Read full...
