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September 28, 2018

Real Dangers of Marijuana

According to a recent study by the University of Michigan, there is a 20 percent increase in the perception that regular marijuana use is acceptable and not a […]
August 22, 2018

“My name is Erin and I am an addict.”

I remember joking about being an addict, saying things like, “Yup, I’m just a no-good junkie, might as well get high.” I laughed when I said […]
October 19, 2017

Isolation vs. Connection: The Rat Park Experiments

There were times in my addiction when I was surrounded by friends, people, and parties. The drinking was social and the drugs were recreational. I am […]
September 22, 2017

What Do I Do With My Child?

College can be an exciting time for many young adults. It is where they experience many firsts, including a new lifestyle, friends, roommates, exposure to new […]
September 22, 2017

I’m Not Broken: Modern Medicine

If modern medicine does one thing well, it’s making labels for human conditions. There are many new syndromes and diseases, many new pills and treatments. The […]
August 9, 2017

Two Years For a Life Worth Living

My experience here at the John Volken Academy (JVA) has been in many ways the hardest and best experience I have had. Before arriving, I was […]
August 9, 2017

Top 5 New Arizona Laws: That Could Affect You or Your Child

Starting Wednesday, August 9, 2017, kids no longer need a prescription to apply sunscreen at school, 18-year-olds can serve liquor, and people will be free from […]
April 20, 2017

Prescription Drugs were my Gateway

Pills were my answer to every problem. It started with prescription drugs. If I was tired, I took a pill. If I couldn’t sleep, I took […]
March 29, 2017

Responding to Drug Use

Talking to your child about the pressures of drug use is key to prevention. However you may have found that they have already tried drugs. If […]