Vikes, Dance Fever, French Fries. The names might not be familiar to you, but chances are good your kids have heard of them. These are the street names for prescription drugs, and more and more teens are using them to get high.
Each year, nearly 2 million teens abuse prescription drugs. The new parent’s Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Guide from BeSmartBeWell.com and The Partnership at Drugfree.org breaks down the most commonly abused prescription and over-the-counter drugs in a simple-to-understand and interactive web page. Learn drugs’ “street” names, how kids are using them (inject, inhale, etc.), why they're dangerous and the warning signs of abuse.
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Nearly 10 percent of U.S. high schoolers report being hit, slapped or physically hurt by their boyfriend or girlfriend in the past year, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control. And nearly one in four have been victimized through technology, according to a nationwide survey by Liz Claiborne Inc. and the Family Prevention Fund.
To help raise awareness of teen dating violence and the dangers of digital abuse, BeSmartBeWell.com shares the story of Kari, a high school girl who went from an ambitious achiever to a tragic victim of teen dating violence.
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For One More Day is a true story of transformation. It is about Sarah’s life journey, surviving child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence that eventually led her to alcoholism. With faith in God and herself she rises above all of her challenges in a deeply spiritual conclusion. Learn about the book here, http://bit.ly/lKMpxQ Learn about this author here, www.denisemoon.com BIOGRAPHY, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Personal Memoirs
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in collaboration with the Ad Council today expanded efforts to continue to provide information, support and resources to individuals and families affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Emotional distress resulting from traumatic events can surface years after an incident occurs.
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Fleeing into a blizzard can be life threatening. When Melanie falls into an icy lake, the most unlikely person hears her call for help. Taking refuge in isolated cabin may prove to be more difficult than escaping an abusive relationship and an icy death, in The Blizzard. his daughter’s explanation, thereby leaving everyone convinced that Chet is dangerous. Learn more about this book: http://buytheblizzard.com Learn more about this author: http://martymartins.com YA, Christian Fiction
A powerful and gripping debut novel that follows the journey of two young sisters coming of age in a secret polygamous sect where religion is distorted to justify abuse, misogyny, and the taking of child brides. Learn more about this author here: http://tinyurl.com/26bacf8
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Offering a remarkable look at the lifestyle and beliefs of her family, and the rigid ideas of shame and honor they used to oppress her, The Imam’s Daughter by Hannah Shah also shines a light on contemporary Muslim culture. It is the inspiring story of the courage and emancipation of Hannah Shah herself. Learn more about this author here: http://tinyurl.com/2wws2s4 Learn more about this book here: http://tinyurl.com/3y3hwbt Non-Fiction
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), working in collaboration with the Ad Council and the Inspire USA Foundation, announced today the launch of a national public service announcement campaign designed to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicide attempts among teens in the United States.
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