Substance Use
The Treacherous Path of Meth Addiction
Most of the time, when you choose a path in life, you can easily choose another path at any time. That is rarely the case with addiction, because addiction is a path that requires much effort to leave behind. One of the most difficult paths to leave behind is the path of meth addiction. Not…
Read MoreWhy Is Meth So Dangerous?
Meth is a drug that you should never mess with. It is extremely addictive and can cause immediate harm to your brain and body.
Read MoreSeeing Through the Smokescreen of Vaping
The trend of vaping came about in a huge smokescreen of flavors and lies. Telling us that it was healthier than smoking was a very low bar to begin with, but then it turns out that it really isn’t healthier at all. They made products with flavors that would appeal to children, even though it…
Read MoreHow Marijuana Impacts Our Mental Health
The legalization of marijuana in so many states has made the drug incredibly popular and even more accessible. There are so many different ways to ingest it, and it has become very normalized. However, we forget that marijuana is still illegal for anyone under the age of 21. There are a lot of reasons for…
Read MoreMarijuana is Legal, but is it Safe for Me?
With all of the conversations around the legalization of marijuana, one of the things that get overlooked is, although it is legal, it is still only legal for those who are over the age of 21. Too many adolescents assume that if it is legal for adults, then it is okay for them, also. However,…
Read MoreThe Real Dangers of Vaping
Vaping was originally presented as an alternative to smoking. Some even claimed that it was a way to help people stop smoking. You have likely heard and seen the ad campaigns that have opened eyes about manufacturers targeting children and adolescents with their vape products that have flavors of candies and sweets. But all of…
Read MoreVape-Free and Proud to Be
As much pressure as you may feel socially to vape, the health risks are a hundred times worse. Or even more, we are just now learning the effects that vaping has on our bodies. Nothing is worth the risk. So no matter what kind of pressure you perceive, make a promise to yourself to be…
Read MoreIs Vaping Worse Than Smoking?
Learn how vaping and smoking can cause mental health issues, five signs that your teen may be vaping, and how to help your teen quit.
Read MoreThe Truth About Vaping
Vaping. Almost everyone has heard of it, and way too many people are doing it. Whether you vape as a means to kick your smoking habit, or do it instead of traditional smoking; whether it’s as a coping mechanism, or because somewhere along the line it was the “cool” thing to do–regardless of the reason,…
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