Drug Education: How to Handle a Drug Overdose

Drug Education: How to Handle a Drug Overdose

A sad fact about the drug epidemic is that many people don’t survive their addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), thousands of people die every year from an overdose, and that number is only rising. Overdosing is very dangerous, and sometimes death can’t be avoided, but there are things you can…

Drug Education: What Is a Narcotic?

Drug Education: What Is a Narcotic?

Opiate, narcotic, stimulant, depressant, these are just a few of the terms you may see when learning about drugs and addictive substances. Understanding what they mean can impact your ability to raise awareness and make smart decisions. In this installment of Drug Education, we’re going to discuss just what a narcotic is and why it’s…

Back to School: When to Talk Drugs
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Back to School: When to Talk Drugs

Guess what parents! Summer is almost over. That’s right. It’s hard to believe, isn’t it? It seems like only yesterday end of year graduations were being held. Well, maybe not so much if you have a rambunctious kiddo that’s kept your summer eventful! You may be more than ready for school to get back in…