Knowing when and how to talk to your kids about drugs, whether they may be using or not, is difficult. It takes courage to bring up student substance abuse risks – a challenging topic for many. Here are some tips to help make that conversation a little more comfortable. By the Numbers Let’s begin with […]
Read More...It’s a shared human experience: adolescence and puberty, and all the challenges that go with them as our bodies develop and change. Body image not only affects how we see ourselves, but it also affects how we interact with others and how we behave. Under ideal circumstances, kids develop realistic body images, but not all […]
Read More...Whether you live in one of the states hard-hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma or not, it’s difficult to ignore what a natural disaster might mean for your family. In the aftermath of the devastating power of these hurricanes or the recent fires, floods, and earthquakes occurring all around us, it’s common for adults to […]
Read More...Because they grew up in a digital age, it would seem like kids today would be so-called digital natives: able to navigate the challenges of cyber living with ease but it’s not quite that simple. Young people are immature and can be impulsive. Caught in a digital paradox of wanting to share their private lives […]
Read More...According to one recent study, an incredible 25% of teenagers say that they have been a victim of repeated bullying on their cell phone, on the Internet or both.[1] When you open that number up to all young people from adolescence to their early 20s, it jumps to an unfortunate 52%.[2] To make matters worse, more than […]
Read More...Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program Grant: An Overview Community-based coalitions can benefit greatly from a Drug-Free Community (DFC) Support Program Grant, but eligibility determination and the application process can initially seem daunting. Keep reading for a wealth of DFC Grant information, including how it can help nonprofits, which coalitions are eligible to apply, and how […]
Read More...Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse: Facts, Myths, and Statistics Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, and in the United States, the misuse of prescription opioids was recently declared an epidemic.[1] After marijuana and alcohol, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs among Americans aged 14 and older.[2] Prescription drug abuse among teens is an […]
Read More...Myths & Facts about Teen Substance Abuse and Drug Use According to the most recent data from the annual Monitoring the Future Survey, between 48 percent and 50 percent of adolescents had used an illicit drug by the time they left high school.[1] Pride Surveys 2015–16 national data set also shows that by the 12th […]
Read More...National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week: An Overview According to data cited by the National Institute of Mental Health, “just over 20 percent (or 1 in 5) children, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental disorder.”[1] Similarly, the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Study found that […]
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