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3 Ways to Steer Clear of Drug Addiction for Life

By TWK Admin • January 17, 2019

Drug addiction is a major problem among teenagers. DrugAbuse.com explains that, “although general trends show that teens are using alcohol and drugs less than previous generations, the drugs that are being used are more dangerous than ever. Especially in regards to pharmaceutical abuse.” The teenage years are among the most stressful periods of your lifetime, […]

Does D.A.R.E. Work?

By TWK Admin • June 4, 2018

Featured image credit: D.A.R.E. Program | Talbot County Tips for Keeping Kids Away from Drugs D.A.R.E. is a program that has been implemented in schools to keep young kids away from drugs. The acronym stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education and was implemented in public schools around the time your parents were there. The main […]

What to Do if a Friend or Family Member Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem

By TWK Admin • April 9, 2018

In 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration concluded that approximately 22 million people suffered from a substance abuse disorder. In 2016, that number dropped by only 1 million. The same study found that 8.2 million of those people also suffer from a mental health disorder for both years. While living with addiction […]

5 Reasons To Get Sober and Stay Sober (at least for now)

By Willie Pena • October 6, 2017

There are many reasons why someone might begin using drugs or alcohol. It could be peer pressure, curiosity, or a severe case of depression. However, there are just as many good reasons to take charge of your life and learn to embrace sobriety. Here are 5 reasons to get sober and stay that way. Better […]

How to Talk to Modern Teens About Drug Safety

By Willie Pena • August 7, 2017

Drug use is an important topic, and all teenagers need to know about dangerous substances and how to avoid them. Drugs have just been named the number one killer of people under 50 in the US. It is a horrible situation, and not helped by images of rappers constantly blowing marijuana smoke or Coachella-bound hippie […]

Can I Go To Jail for Smoking Weed?

By TWK Admin • August 1, 2017

Every year, more states are voting to legalize Marijuana for either medical or recreational use. Canada legalized medical marijuana in 2001, and Trudeau has recently championed a bill to legalize recreational use. Seemingly everywhere in the Western world, it is becoming easier and easier to find places where one can purchase and consume cannabis legally. […]