Teen Drug Abuse

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Parenting Books

The Addiction Inoculation

Is your teen doing drugs or drinking? Do you fear your teen will become an addict?  The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture

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Parenting Teens

What is Skittling?

Skittling. If you’re like most parents, you probably don’t have the faintest idea of what this word could possibly signify. Maybe a poor attempt at

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Parenting Teens

Risky Use of Stimulants and Teenagers

Prescription ADHD medications like Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse are becoming increasingly popular for overworked and overscheduled college students. ADHD stimulants strengthen the brain’s inhibitory capacities,

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Parenting Teens

Teens and Drug Use Addiction

In today’s society, kids have access to many different substances that can be addictive and damaging. Drug testing is helpful, but not always accurate, teen

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