“It could never happen to my child” is perhaps one of the most dangerous phrases when it comes to opioid abuse. Whether it’s a genetic predisposition for addiction or susceptibility to peer pressure, no child is truly completely free of risk for drug abuse. Although this is a disturbing thought for any parent, take comfort in the fact that […]
There are few things more difficult for parents to deal with than a drug-addicted child. Put simply, parents of drug-addicted children are often battered by a wide range of difficult emotions–from anger to confusion, disbelief to fear and much more. They may live with the constant knowledge that at any given time they will receive […]
Losing a child to addiction is every parent’s worst nightmare, and part of what makes it so terrifying is that it often feels out of your control. You can’t be with your child every second of every day to ensure he or she is making the right decisions, spending time with positive influences, and resisting […]
It’s sold as Actiq, Duragesic, and Sublimaze. On the streets, it’s known as Apache, dance fever and TNT. But just how explosive is the drug fentanyl? Characterized as a synthetic opioid anesthetic benzodiazepine drug, Fentanyl has the components of both an opioid painkiller and a depressant. The drug is said to be one of the […]
A key element in addiction prevention is youth intervention. Research has shown that substance abuse can start as soon as age 12, and early abuse often leads to greater drug involvement. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to combat youth drug culture and media influence. There are many different techniques for teaching students about the dangers of drug […]
