A life-changing program is shifting the course of youth in your backyard. It’s called Drug Education School (DES), and it’s making a meteor-sized impact on parents and their children throughout Charlotte and Concord. But they aren’t the only ones feeling the effects. Earlier this year, Absolute Advocacy received North Carolina’s approval to offer and conduct…
Heroin use is on the rise in North Carolina. According to WNCN News, deaths from heroin overdoses from 2010 to 2013 increased by 480%! The heroin epidemic has affected virtually every class and race demographic within the state, including youth in our own backyard. The use of this illicit drug has grown increasingly popular and…
[su_quote]Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind[/su_quote] You probably recognize this quote from Dr. Suess. Saying no to marijuana can be hard, especially when one of your friends offers it. Maybe you’ve never tried weed, and you’re curious. Maybe you’ve smoked…
Myths appear for many reasons, one of which is when we don’t want to believe something. Underage drinking is a rising problem in North Carolina, which is why now, more than ever, it is vital to bust the myths surrounding teen drinking. #1: My Child Doesn’t Drink Recognizing that there is an underage drinking problem…