Parents, Know the Facts! - Alcohol
ALCOHOL IS A DEPRESSANT DRUG. IT SLOWS DOWN THE MESSAGES TRAVELLING BETWEEN THE BRAIN AND THE BODY. Alcoholism can also be in the form of...
PARENTS, KNOW THE FACTS! - COCAINE
COCAINE IS A HIGHLY ADDICTIVE STIMULANT SUBSTANCE DERIVED FROM THE LEAVES OF THE SOUTH AMERICAN COCA PLANT Typically, the powder is...
Parents, Know the Facts! - Inhalants
WHILE OTHER MISUSED SUBSTANCES CAN BE INHALED, THE TERM INHALANTS REFERS TO THE VARIETY OF SUBSTANCES THAT PEOPLE TYPICALLY TAKE ONLY BY...
HOW TO IDENTIFY TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE: A GUIDE FOR TEACHERS TO ASSIST STRUGGLING TEENS
In most cases, students spend more time in the classroom than they do with their parents each school week. Therefore, teachers are...
HOW TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Millions of individuals set New Year's resolutions each year in the hope that they can spark positive change. Taking a more active role...
ADDRESSING UNDERAGE DRINKING THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Did you know alcohol is the most often consumed substance worldwide? It is also the most often used substance among teenagers and young...
Having a Low-Risk or No-Risk Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner. Overindulgence, particularly in the form of booze, is common during this season of festivities...
BINGE DRINKING THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Consumption of alcoholic beverages by young people increases alarmingly over the holiday season every year. While some people find...
More Than Just a Mustache: The Importance of #Movember
What is Movember? Movember is an annual event in which men grow moustaches for the whole month of November to raise awareness of and...
Stress & Substance Misuse in Teens
There is a strong link between Substance misuse and stress. People who have a hard time dealing with stress are more likely to turn to...
