Huffing is a method teens use to inhale substances recreationally. Teens huff inhalants, such as aerosol bottles of air freshener or deodorants, by spraying them into a towel and then pressing the towel to the nose or mouth. They then inhale the concentrated fumes to achieve a short-term high. Parents need to know this fact: Huffing inhalants is extremely dangerous and can be fatal. The statistics on adolescent huffing are
The highest quality drug rehab centers or dual diagnosis treatment centers for teens have two goals: To help teens recover from addiction. To help those teens prevent relapse. That second goal is very important. Even if a teen stays sober while in a drug rehab center, the true challenge comes after discharge from the substance abuse treatment center – once a teen returns to the world outside of treatment, where
When we say meltdown, you probably know what we’re talking about. Yelling, arguing, slamming doors. Calling names, hurling insults. Extreme emotions. Crying and screaming. Maybe even aggression. It’s normal for teens to have intense mood swings – and thus meltdowns – from time to time. But the way a parent reacts during a meltdown can make a huge difference. The right reaction can calm your adolescent down and cut the
With the arrival of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S., hand sanitizers and similar products literally flew off the shelves in most major retail stores. Though the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends handwashing as the number-one way to prevent getting infected, hand sanitizer is in high demand for those who can’t access soap and water on the go. Big box stores, drug stores, and grocery stores are constantly replenishing
We all have one big problem right now: the coronavirus pandemic. It manifests in different ways for different people. First, the suffering of the victims and their families: this disease is causing tragic loss in every community across the nation. Second, the frontline healthcare workers: their bravery is unmatched. They’re the heroes of this difficult time. Third, our businesses and economy: we’re taking an unprecedented hit. But it’s necessary. Without
With the majority of the U.S. population now home due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, millions of teens are spending more time online. Almost all high schools have shifted their regular academic classes to Zoom or other digital platforms. Local governments have banned most forms of outside entertainment, which means teens are spending an increasing amount of time inside. And social distancing regulations prohibit gatherings, which means friends can’t visit one
Parents want to inspire their children to work hard, find a job they enjoy and contribute to society. Kids want to know the possibilities for their future, and how school is going to help them get there. Take Your Son or Daughter to Work Day is an opportunity to accomplish both. We typically celebrate this day on the fourth Thursday of every April. This year, the day falls on April
The coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a wave of panic across the nation—and the world. It’s not without reason. As of this writing, COVID-19 has affected the health of millions of people. In the USA alone, it’s claimed the lives of over ten thousand people and the number is rising. Public health officials say the virus is still spreading. While older adults and those with compromised immune systems are more susceptible
The stress of the coronavirus pandemic affects everyone. The doctors, nurses, and frontline healthcare workers working every day feel it. Their patients sick with COVID-19 feel it. Their families feel it, too. Public health officials, elected officials, business owners, public safety officers, people who work in essential industries, people who lost their jobs, people who kept their jobs but work from home – they all feel the pressure. We’re all
Medical experts from around the world have one unanimous message for everyone during the coronavirus pandemic: stay home. Most cities and states in the U.S. have issued strict shelter-in-place orders, intended to curb the spread of COVID-19. Rallying cries of “stay home, save lives” and “flatten the curve” scroll across news feeds everywhere. While isolation and quarantine policies help mitigate the impact of the virus – especially for at-risk populations,
