9/10/2008
Do Genes Predispose Some Teenage Addictions?

According to a recent study by University of Utah and University of Wisconsin scientists, genes may determine which teen smokers get hooked for life. White smokers with certain mutations in their genes who pick up the habit by age 17 are five times more likely to struggle with a life long addiction than their peers who do not have the DNA variants. Share This [...]

9/7/2008
US Drug Czar Awards 24.4 Million To Youth Drug Prevention Programs

On August 27th, John Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy announced that 24.4 million dollars will be granted to community drug free programs across the country. This is in addition to the 55 million that was awarded in July to keep current programs in force. These grants will support all 50 states, The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, and Palau. Share This [...]

8/5/2008
Drug Testing to Keep Kids Off Drugs

Should you drug test your teen? Will this cause your teens to feel like you are disrespecting them on their ?home? turf? Are you ignoring the fact that your teens can get drugs even easier today then ever before? Share This [...]

7/31/2008
School Bound For Drug Testing

On July 22nd the US Deputy Drug Czar, Dr. Bertha Madras spoke about random student drug testing in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. There was an all-day summit on student drug testing at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The topic- Random Student Drug Testing. Drug usage in schools can turn into abuse, then addiction. This traps Share This [...]