Annual Drug Take-Back Initiative
Posted on April 25, 2017
Local agencies collaborative with US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to safely dispose of unused prescription medications before they land in the wrong hands.
Heroin Epidemic Grows to Smaller Cities
Posted on December 14, 2016
Over a three-day span recently, local emergency officials reported 22 overdose calls, 18 of the calls were a result of heroin overdose with one resulting in death by heroin overdose.
Coping with anxiety after events like Ohio State rampage
Posted on November 29, 2016
It's difficult to ignore around-the-clock media coverage when tragedy strikes. It is important for parents to recognize when their child is becoming anxious and help them process information that may be difficult for them to understand.
DEA Sounds Alarm on Elephant Tranquilizer Disguised as Heroin
Posted on September 23, 2016
Deadly synthetics such as fentanyl and carfentanil can absorbed through the skin or accidentally inhaled.
Choosing a Residential Treatment Center
Posted on September 06, 2016
All teens experience growing pains when it comes to their emotional and behavioral health, and often it is necessary for a counselor, doctor, or other professional to provide additional guidance. But for young people with serious emotional and behavioral challenges, intensive and 24 hour treatment may become necessary.
Facing Personal Pain Frees Phelps
Posted on August 17, 2016
Phelps reveals his hidden struggle with his father's abandonment for more than 20 years and how it led to self-destructive behaviors.
Internet Addiction Symptoms & Treatment
Posted on August 10, 2016
Smart phones, tablets, and computers are pervasive in the lives of young people day. Their work, school, relationships, and interests all intersect with these devices and the internet one way or another. When a teen finds that they have trouble stopping themselves from constantly checking messages, websites, social media, online games, or other apps, this dependence can prove damaging to his or her developing mind.
Anger Management Techniques for Teens
Posted on August 01, 2016
Being a teenager is an exciting but also frustrating period of life. Because emotions can run so deep, it’s natural for parents and teens to argue as they negotiate privileges and responsibilities. Sometimes, however, a teen really struggles with expressing these emotions and with managing their frustrations and anger.
Dextromethorphan (DXM) Addiction
Posted on July 27, 2016
Talking to your kids about drugs is often challenging. Drugs increase or decrease in popularity, and it can seem almost impossible to keep up with street names and lingo used to describe the substances. If you’re a parent, however, you may need to have a conversation with your son or daughter about the dangers of dextromethorphan addiction. Often referred to as DXM, dextromethorphan is a common ingredient found in cold medicines and cough syrups.
Teen Suicide Prevention - Warnings Signs & Causes of Teen Suicide
Posted on July 20, 2016
Adolescence can be a time of enormous stress and anxiety. Because it can be difficult for a teen to imagine themselves thriving in the future as an adult, they can often feel overwhelmed and even hopeless when they struggle with succeeding in school, fitting in with their peers, and overcoming challenges of mental health. Sometimes ending their life feels like the only way to make the pain go away, and this tunnel vision can prevent them from getting the help they need.
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