Not sure what to say if you suspect a student is using drugs or alcohol? Use these teacher-friendly scripts to talk with students, involve counselors, and partner with families.
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Nitrous oxide is usually used in medical settings, like at the dentist’s office, or in whipped cream cans. However, it’s becoming more popular as a recreational drug among teens, and that’s where the problems begin.
Being sober curious can mean giving up alcohol entirely, taking a break or drinking in moderation. If you or your loved one are interested in exploring your relationship with alcohol, here are some ideas to get you started.
When we talk about harm reduction, we are not asking our loved ones to use substances less or to stop altogether; rather, we want them to be safe. Having these conversations can be difficult, but communication strategies like the Information Sandwich can help.
Want to stay asleep when under anesthesia? Learn how marijuana use can interfere with falling and staying asleep as well as contribute to other complications.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays or anything that was special to our family — our son who was using drugs found a way to bring heartache to the occasion. Here are my tips for dealing with it.
We have come to accept these truths. Today it's much easier to deal with the heartache. We have become more effective at helping our son with his addiction.
We need to change language like junkie, addict, and alcoholic if we are to lessen the stigma and negativity that saturates the perception of drug addiction.
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