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...
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 | Aug 2, 2021 | Parenting, 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...
