| Tips for Parenting |
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Tips for Parents
Parenting can be a difficult thing to do. Many of techniques for parenting many people grew up with are no longer considered appropriate in many states and this has caused a huge gap in educating parents on the proper techniques for parenting. We offer the following suggestions for families who need to tighten up their family rules and structure.
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| Signs of Drug Abuse |
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Signs of Drug Use
Nothing is more destructive to a teen and/or their family than the use of drugs. Consequently, the earlier the intervention can be done, the better. The problem is that in most cases teens are using drugs for several months, or even years, before parents become aware of it. Even when parents do become aware of drug use, they often
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| The Silent Epidemic, Huffing |
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The Silent Epidemic, Huffing
There are over 1,000 common household and classroom products that can be used as inhalants, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. "Huffing" is a form of drug abuse that is on the rise with our young people at an alarming rate. These products are so common, you most likely would not be alarmed if you saw a teen buying them. After all, would you stop to realize that
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| The Gateway Drugs |
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The "Gateway" Drugs, article on Teen Drug Abuse.
Most adolescents do not begin with the so-called hard drugs such as cocaine, crystal meth or heroin. Usage generally begins with drugs that are much more easily accessible and, in the adult population, are legal; nicotine and alcohol. Usage frequently begins with easy access to these in the home, be it the home of their family, friend or relative. Tobacco and alcohol are believed, by many experts,
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| Meth - The Equal Opportunity Destroyer |
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Meth - The Equal Opportunity Destroyer
Crystal meth, crank, speed, glass, ice . . . methamphetamine drugs go by many names and have many forms. Typically, it is found in powder or crystallized forms and can be smoked, inhaled, eaten or shot-up intravenously. Users are referred to as "tweakers". It’s very available and cheap to buy, and produces an extended "high" making it extremely tempting to the young and foolish.
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| Parental Awareness |
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Parental Awareness
Parents often say they want to know everything that is going on in their children’s lives. But is that really true? Parents need to know that drug use generally begins months, or even years, before parents actually do become aware of their teen’s drug use. Certain topics, such as children’s sexual behavior, underage drinking, and gang violence are subjects so uncomfortable parents often
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| Options for Troubled Teen Drug Abuse |
Options for Troubled Teen Drug Abuse
Teen drug abuse is common among troubled adolescents today. Many of these adolescents turn to drugs to numb the pain of a broken family life, fit into the tough crowd and give them the courage as well as the lack of conscience to commit crimes or other troublesome activities. Drugs are a way out for teens who are in constant struggle emotionally and psychologically.
Teens and Drug Abuse
To understand how to help teens with substance abuse issues, it's important to know...
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| Letter from a Teenager |
 | A Letter from a Teenager
(Below is a letter written by a 15 year old)
I’m a fifteen year old alcoholic/addict, though I’ve been clean and sober for seven months now. Right now I want to persuade you not to use drugs. Drugs force us to cross the invisible line between fact and reality. Sometimes so often that you forget where that was, and will have trouble finding where that line used to be. When
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| Come Back! |
 | Come Back!!
SPECIAL FEATURE! This book features a school we represent, Spring Creek Lodge in Montana. Come Back: A Mother and Daughter's Journey through Hell and Back.
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