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Youth Substance Use on Summer Break
It's true that there tends to be an increase in drug use among youth during the summer months. There are a few reasons for this trend: 1....

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jun 272 min read
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What is Stigma?
Stigma refers to negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that lead to discrimination and marginalization of individuals or groups...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Feb 32 min read
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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....

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Understanding the Risks of Combining Cannabis and Nicotine
Combining cannabis and nicotine can indeed lead to increased effects and potentially pose additional risks. Here's why: 1. Synergistic...

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Oct 24, 20242 min read
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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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May 8, 20241 min read
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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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Mar 15, 20242 min read
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What is Carfentanil?
Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is chemically related to fentanyl but is much more potent. It is used as a tranquilizing agent for...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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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...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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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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Apr 3, 20231 min read
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Best Websites for Substance Use Education
There are several major websites for drug information and statistics, including: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - NIDA provides...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Is Vaping Safe?
While e-cigarettes, also known as vaping devices, were originally marketed as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes,...

Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 7, 20221 min read
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