How substance abuse risks decrease when teens have natural highs
Did you know how substance abuse risks decrease when teens have natural highs? Kids face a whole lot of stress and angst when it comes to...
How important our view on Mental Health is for our kids
Did you know that how we, as parents, view mental health is an important factor in our kids wellness? Our opinion on the validity of...
ADD and ADHD meds: Abused and Misused
From the time we can walk there are blaring messages of being DRUG FREE and signing contracts to JUST SAY NO before you even know what a...
Opiates: A Crippling Addiction
In the nineties the drug war was on and in full force. There were countless commercials, posters and text books depicting the face of an...
Prescription Pill Abuse: An Epidemic
Leftovers are cleared out and we have started to switch gears as we head into the holiday season. As November comes to a close and...
Anxiety: Know The Signs, Symptoms And Strategies
Anxiety is the state of feeling uncomfortable, nervous or overwhelmed due to a situation or circumstance. For those who do not suffer...
The Impact Of Trauma On Teens And How To Address It
Trauma is a scary uncomfortable word. No one wants to wrap their head around the thought of someone they care about being traumatized....
PTSD: Under Diagnosed Form of Anxiety Impacting All Age Groups
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a form of anxiety that impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals. Often, what it looks like...
The Stigma of Addiction
Addicts are a part of our society; they are in our classrooms, workplaces, churches and homes. Addiction expands beyond the realm of...
Codependency: What it is & how to address it
Codependency is a prevalent state for many family members, partners and friendships. The crazy thing is, I didn’t even know what this was...
