fbpx
June 16, 2021

Underage Drinking and the Law

Underage drinking can be detrimental to a child’s future in so many different ways, which is why there are such strict rules and regulations in place […]
June 7, 2021

Alcohol and Drugs Magnify Suicide Risk

  Parents often ignore teen drinking, dismissing it as a rite of passage, but drinking alcohol puts people of all ages at greater risk for suicide. […]
June 6, 2021

MASK’s Need-to-Know Summer Tips

Ongoing communication is key on all these topics in regards to raising kids.   Bully When it comes to cyberbullying, live networks of video game systems […]
June 1, 2021

Bad Habit or Something More

Bad Habit or Addiction: How to Tell the Difference  “Addictions rarely happen suddenly, unless it’s something like heroin,” says Nowinski. “Generally, they creep up on you.” […]
May 29, 2021

Delaying The First Sip

The PATS study also indicates that youth are starting to drink at a younger age with about 10 percent of nine-year-olds reporting they had consumed more […]
May 20, 2021

Drug Use Opens Door to Addiction

One of the most prevalent addictions in older kids is drugs and alcohol. Addiction can occur with any mood-altering substance, and the faster it takes effect, […]
May 14, 2021

Three Keys to Prevention

The three main points when educating parents about prescription drug misuse are the following:   Communicate with kids – Remember that children whose parents talk with […]
May 11, 2021

Bad Habit or Addiction

  Bad Habit or Addiction: How to Tell the Difference  “Addictions rarely happen suddenly, unless it’s something like heroin,” says Nowinski. “Generally, they creep up on […]
May 5, 2021

Early Drug Use Ups Addiction Risk 

  Substance use does not necessarily lead to addiction or problem use, but trying any drug or alcohol increases the risk. As the quantity and frequency […]