Month: October 2018

Keep Your Ears & Eyes Open for Warning Signs of Medicine Abuse in Teenagers

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 A Guest Post By Stop Medicine Abuse Some dangers can hide… in plain sight. One of those dangers is teenage abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines containing the active ingredient dextromethorphan (DXM). These medications are safe and effective when used as directed. However, some teens have realized it’s possible to get “high” from consuming copious […] Read more…

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Transition Into High School: Three Tools for Parents of 9th Grade Students

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The time of transition into high school is exciting and challenging for 9th grade students and their families.  Your teenager may have many hopes, fears and expectations about high school. There is a lot to look forward to as well as a lot to overcome during the transition into high school and the years following. Your 9th […] Read more…