Drugs; they’re prevalent in communities across the nation. Every major city and small town seems to have a task force dedicated to getting drugs off the streets. And our teenagers are at risk. But before we go gung-ho in the war against drugs and substance abuse, we need the facts. Specifically, we need the facts…
Is addiction all in the brain? Is it embedded in our DNA? Is it genetic? Just what is it? According to Psychology Today, addiction is a condition. It is the direct result of consuming a substance or engaging in a pleasurable activity, but the persistent use or act becomes compulsive and interferes with daily responsibilities….
For the 4th year in a row, Attorney General Roy Cooper has hosted a video contest for teens encouraging them to take active roles in fighting against the abuse of prescription drugs among their peers. The video contest is called Stop Rx Abuse, and is sponsored by the NC Department of Justice in partnership with…
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A quick look at the news and you’ll see several colleges and universities under scrutiny for the dangerous activities happening on college campuses – from fraternity parties that got out of hand to accusations of date rape and sexual assault. You have heard about the cases and reports, but have you noticed the one thing…