The main reason I write all the articles I do on teenage drug abuse is because of my own drug abuse problem as a teenager and even young adult. You could say I used more drugs than not. I say this not to glorify it in any way but to say I know of the damage because I use to be there. I have some understanding of the issue and effects of certain drugs.For instance, when I was growing up we would pick and choose the drug we would use...more
One of the things I see happen all the time with parents and their teenagers is that they do not do what is necessary in order to help their own child. There are steps that you need to take in order to help your child break the addiction they live under. However, what I see happen at times is that the parents are either unable or unwilling to do what is necessary to help their own teenagers drug abuse.I don't think it is because we...more
When it comes to teenage prescription drug abuse I think we need to be careful not to make the mistake and point the finger at the doctors, as many of these drugs they prescribe are medical miracles and truly do help people cope with chronic pain and other ailments. What we run into is that these drugs people use for pain and other ailments are very addictive.That is why doctors try to take so many precautions on issuing these drugs and how they are ministered to those who need them. When I was running a shelter during a hurricane that landed here awhile ago I remember a man going to the hospital day after day with a new pain and excuse as to why he needed certain pills. He was trying to use the tragedy that occurred to get his fix on the pills. But what we see is that someone can move from being completely dependent upon them to being addicted to them.And when our teenagers get a hold of these drugs we see them become addicted very quickly. This is not a regional problem but a national one. It is growing out of hand in most states!"I believe it's become a major threat," said Lt. Gary Seefeldt of the Lower Paxton Police Department. "I know people personally whose kids...more
This is such a controversial topic in today's day and age. I know people can passionately make the argument either way and I believe deep down in their hearts they feel as though they were right.I have seen people respond to this topic with anger and have watched teenagers make the argument that it is an invasion on their rights and...more
The big day is coming up: the day you send your baby off to college. You've taught him, cleaned up after him, and most importantly, cooked for him. You don't want him to starve how will he ever get along without you?Luckily, you're jumping the gun a bit. The big day is actually still about 10 years away, so you have plenty of time to prepare him...more
Kids are known for being clumsy and are likely to break almost everything they can find. Well, as they say, they're only kids and they often do not know what they are doing so we can't really blame them. But there's one alternative, why not take advantage of an unbreakable plastic cups? Or even better, a disposable plastic cups, similar to the one normally used in businesses like fast food chain and coffee shops. Unlike porcelain ceramic tea cups, plastic material have bendable qualities and they are hard, it's not going to easily fail just by dropping it on the floor, so it is perfectly harmless for kids and toddlers to drink from.You can purchase them in various exciting colors and pattern that children will surely appreciate. You can find two kinds of plastic tea cups, one is the reusable and the other one is the throw-away or disposable type. Reusable plastic cups have solid body and usually dishwasher safe and can easily accommodate on the top rack of normal dish washers. Use it to serve fresh milk and cold fruit refreshments for your young children.If they drop it, the only thing will happen is possibly a few scratches which can be successfully camouflaged if you have a...more
Are you disappointed with you child's behavior? Have you ever given a thought to why your little one doesn't obey you Parenting is a challenging job, even for those with angelic children or patience of steel. If you are having problems with your...more
When you are young you have many choices and opportunities to pursue a variety of different activities, whether they are sporting or artistic. You have an abundance of time and energy and this can be used to explore all of your options and to help...more
Children are being exposed to more pornography online than ever before. A recent study found that 42% of all American children aged 10-17 had been exposed to content of pornographic nature. 70% of those kids stated they were not looking...more
Celebrating kid's birthday party is definitely one of the most memorable events you can do every single year. With so many tons of kids birthday party ideas around the net, still the most crucial step lies within your party planning....more
Some of the most popular items to shop for on the Internet today are kids bedding and accessories. When the time comes to buy any child a gift for whatever reason, many people opt to add something to the childs bedroom. The easiest way to do that...more
Getting an auto insurance quote to obtain auto insurance to cover your teen is a no brainer after all, who wants their new driver to be out there without the benefit of insurance? But there are a few things that you should know before you get an...more