Some of the long-term effects of drinking at a young age include learning difficulties, memory loss, and addiction problems later on in life. These are only some of the associated problems that are currently, scientifically proven. It is time that parents and those in our community took a stand against alcohol use, and experimentation with [...] Read more »
Here’s Why You Need to Talk to Your Teen About Drugs Now
Like talking about sex, having a conversation with your teen about drugs and alcohol can be, well, a bit uncomfortable. Sure, you may hear about how you should talk to your children about illegal substances whenever you get the opportunity – but having the conversation itself can be so awkward that many parents choose [...] Read more »
3 Myths about Teen Use of Marijuana Debunked
It is not uncommon for parents of a teen abusing a variety of illegal mind altering substances, to attempt to make a deal with the teen; “that if they quit everything else, they will be allowed to just use pot.” This is not surprising given that Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the [...] Read more »
Teen Tendencies Parents Should Worry About
Everyone’s gone through the troubled teen years, when everything seems out of place and you just want to get away from it all. Well, this tendency is displayed in a number of ways, from severe conditions like bulimia and obsessive-compulsive disorders, to staying up all night in your room with the music turned up [...] Read more »
Suicide Attempts Link Statistics About Teen Suicide and Teen Depression
Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South America. In fact, only car accidents and homicides (murders) kill more people between the ages of 18 and 30, making suicide the third leading cause of death in teens and overall in youths ages 14 to 22 years old. Thinking About Suicide [...] Read more »