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Get Serious--April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Parenting JoeUser Forums

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Silent Epidemic in Parenting JoeUser Forums

Prescription drug abuse among teens is at epidemic levels. Yet, it has not appeared on the radar screens of many parents and educators. For example, did you know that crushing an OxyContin (pain reliever) pill and snorting it has the same effect and addictive qualities of heroin? For your information, the </

The Realities of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Parenting JoeUser Forums

I have found that parents and loved ones of an addict (alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs) know less than needed to assist the addict in need. There are, in my opinion, many factors that create this condition: * A continued sense of denial that there is a serious life-threatening condition. * Many have not accepted the "disease model"--the a

INHALANTS: Drug of Choice by Some Teens in Parenting JoeUser Forums

Inhalant abuse is among the most common forms of drug abuse, particularly among pre- and early adolescents, who inhale or "huff" chemical vapors found in many common household products that are not generally thought of as drugs. Seventy-one per

Drug and Alcohol Policies That Save Lives in Parenting JoeUser Forums

Community leaders across the country are grappling with problems caused by drug and alcohol use. Everyone wants to know: What really works? What policies are the most effective in preventing and treating these problems? How can we save lives? These questions are especially important for elected officials. But too many politicians call for policies that won't

URGENT ALERT To Parents in Parenting JoeUser Forums

One of my ultimate goals in creating this blogsite was to find a resource that would help create a comprehensive educational program to address the risks facing our children with regard to substance abuse and other issues. The following demonstrates that help may be here for the taking. I will research this further, but in the meantime I offer the following:

Wake-Up Call to Parents in Parenting JoeUser Forums

My personal experience after creating this blogsite has been general apathy. Parents believe that their children are living a "normal", age-appropriate life style. Maybe their own experience and adolescent experimentation caused no long-term damage. They tell me, "my kids are doing just fine" or, "I trust my children to raise their c

Baby Boomers Beware--off-topic in Medical Technology JoeUser Forums

Hey older (1946) Baby Boomers, have you walked into a room and forgot why you are there? Don't despair, the younger boomers (1964) have had the same experience. Why are you concerned? Are you worried about memory loss and the onset of Alzheimer's disease? Again, don't despair. In the event you do become a victim of Alzheimer's, you will soon have no knowledge o

Meth on eBay-- in Parenting JoeUser Forums

Join Together 10/4 News Summary reports (Sad but True): Meth Ingredients Banned from eBay 10/3/2005 Drugs containing pseudoephedrine and other substances that could

Drugs, Alcohol, Depression and Teen Sexual Activity in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

Chicken and Egg--Depression and Alcohol Abuse Do people become depressed because they drink or are they already depressed and drink to self medicate. Research shows a strong r

"Big Alcohol" Targets Teenage Girls in Parenting JoeUser Forums

"A third of all girls older than 12 have tried a popular ne

Kids Have a Right to Safe Food in School in Parenting JoeUser Forums

On September 22, 2005, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) released its "School Food Safety Bill of Rights." It gives parents tips on how to take advantage of a new Federal law requiring more frequent inspections and easy access to school cafe

"Choking Game" Kills Teens--Part 2 in Parenting JoeUser Forums

The following Email was sent to: • New York Daily News • New York Post • The New York Times • Poughkeepsie Journal • King Features Syndicate Subject: "Choking Game" Kills Teens The "Choking Game" (aka: space monkey, space cowboy, knockout, gasp, rising sun) is a dangerous mutation of

"Choking Game" Kills Teens in Parenting JoeUser Forums

You have undoubtedly read or seen a media bltz on "The Choking Game". If not, do a Google Search using this term or some of the other terms used by teens: space monkey, space cowboy, knockout, gasp, rising sun. The Choking Game is a dangerous mutation of games of old which involve hyperventilation to get a brief sensation of light-headedness, kind of a "high". We did

Index of Articles in Parenting JoeUser Forums

ALCOHOL ABUSE * J.C. Penny Discontinues Underage Drinking T-Shirts <span style="col

Profile and Mission in Parenting JoeUser Forums

Profile "My name is Sid and I am an Alcoholic" I have said this thousands of times over my 26-year recovery period. My daughter and her husband have uttered the same words for 10 and 15 years, respectively. I don't want my pr