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Kids Escaping Drugs
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Genetics & Addiction
Genetics and Addiction: How Your DNA Can Influence Substance Use Addiction is a complicated condition that doesn’t have a single cause....
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Is Fentanyl More Dangerous Than Heroin?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is much more potent than heroin, meaning that a much smaller amount can produce the same effects....
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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Social Media Affects Youth's Perception of Substances
Social media can influence substance use in various ways, although it's important to note that the relationship between social media and...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
May 81 min read
What Kind of Drugs are Youth Using in 2024?
Here are some drug trends among teens that have been observed in recent years: Vaping and e-cigarettes: Vaping and e-cigarettes have...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
May 81 min read
Is Vaping safer than Smoking?
The truth is, we won't know for sure for probably a few decades. Here are just a few ingredients found in vapes: Nicotine- a highly...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 152 min read
What are the Signs of Alcoholism?
It can be difficult to determine if your child is an alcoholic, as there is no one-size-fits-all definition for alcoholism. However,...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 152 min read
5 Tips for Parents Who Suspect Drug Use
If parents suspect that their teenager is using drugs or alcohol, it's essential to address the situation with care and concern. Here are...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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What are Benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines are a class of prescription medications commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and certain other medical conditions....
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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Why is Drug Prevention important?
Drug prevention is important to kids because it helps them to develop healthy habits and make informed decisions about substance use....
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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Words Matter | How we talk about drug use.
When discussing people with a substance use disorder, it's important to approach the conversation with empathy, understanding, and...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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What Age Do Kids Start Experimenting?
Teens may start to experiment with drugs at different ages, but many begin in their early to mid-adolescent years. According to the...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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15 Tips on How to Support a Loved One in Recovery
Supporting a person recovering from substance use can be challenging but vital. Recovery is a journey, and having a solid support system...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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5 Tips to Help Prevent Teens From Drug Use
Preventing youth from using drugs involves a multifaceted approach that includes education, prevention programs, and supportive...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Teenage Alcohol Use - What to Look Out For
There are many reasons why a young person might start drinking, including: Peer pressure: Adolescents are often influenced by their peers...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose
Narcan, also known by its generic name naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose rapidly. Its importance cannot be...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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What to Know About Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is typically used to manage severe pain, such as pain related to surgery or cancer treatment....
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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Is Recovery a life-long battle?
Recovery is often described as a lifelong process rather than a one-time event. This is because substance use disorders are a chronic...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
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Can mental health play a role in substance use disorders?
Mental health and addiction are often related. Many people who struggle with addiction also have co-occurring mental health conditions,...
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