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High School Sports and Opioid Abuse

High School Sports and Opioid Abuse

Encouraging kids to join a sports team is common in families across the country because it helps them build positive relationships and improves health and fitness. Sports are known for keeping kids from falling in with the wrong crowds, where they would have greater...

Opioid Overdoses Exceed Car Crashes

Opioid Overdoses Exceed Car Crashes

The opioid epidemic is an ongoing problem with often fatal results. Car crashes, once the 5th most common cause of death, have been replaced with opioid overdoses. There is a 1 in 96 chance that a person will overdose on opioids while they have a 1 in 103 chance of...

How to Prevent Medicine Abuse

How to Prevent Medicine Abuse

While the abuse of prescription medication often stems from a genuine desire to alleviate pain, many teens become addicted to medicines through recreational use. As a parent, you can help your teenager make the right decision by educating them about the dangers of...