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 | Marijuana, Parenting, Prevention, Youth
Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person’s health and life. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the U.S. and its use is growing. Marijuana use among all adult age groups, both sexes, and pregnant women is going up. At the same...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Jul 27, 2021 | Parenting, Prevention, Relationships, Youth
There’s a saying that’s been floating around for a while now: “YOU ARE THE AVERAGE OF THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH.” It’s a common way to state the reality that our closest friends shape who we become. That’s a problem, though, for parents who worry...
by Kelly Hutcheson | Jun 8, 2021 | Alcohol, Parenting, Prevention, Youth
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by Kelly Hutcheson | May 6, 2021 | Marijuana, Parenting, Prevention, Youth
Whether a child has not yet tried marijuana, has begun to use or uses it regularly, the guidance and information found here can help. Read Full...
