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 | 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...
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...
