As my children entered the teen years they became very focused on their diet. My husband and I secretly hoped this would be a passing phase, much like their obsession with recycling in 4th grade. But, it seems to be a new way of life for our family. Over the...
Dear Parents and Community Members, I hear a lot of confusing statements about eCigs. Below are the facts from and ABC news report. What I took away from this is and other research They are a nicotine delivery system – and though there may be less none carcinogens in...
Dear Parents and Friends, From the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Barometer http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA13-4796/SMA13-4796CA.pdf About 7 in 9 (77.9%) 12- to 17-year-olds in California in 2011-2012 perceived no great risk from smoking marijuana once a month—a...
There is a misconception by teens that marijuana is safe. The recent CNN poll said that only 1 of 5 teenagers felt marijuana was unsafe. This recent confusion stems from the legalization of marijuana for ADULTS WITH TERMINAL ILLNESSES OR CHRONIC INCURABLE PAIN not...