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Clips From Intervention on Huffing Huffing, sniffing, dusting, bagging—all of these terms refer to inhalation of dangerous chemical substances.  There are over 1,400 common household and commercial products that can be inhaled, many of which can be obtained right at home or at hardware or convenience stores. How It’s Done Huffing involves soaking a rag […]

The Internet has transformed everyday life for hundreds of millions, perhaps billions, of people around the world.  Today we shop for clothing and groceries, pay bills, trade stocks and connect with our friends online. Such a powerful tool does not come without its downsides, however. People are also using the Internet to buy drugs overseas

With an innocent sounding name but potentially deadly consequences, “Skittles parties” have grown in popularity over the last decade.  So what exactly is a Skittles party?  It goes something like this:  Kids raid parents’/grandparents’ medicine cabinets for drugs like Vicodin, Oxycontin, Tylenol with Codeine and Ritalin and find a place to gather with friends. They

Behavioral changes in teens can be telltale signs of drug abuse.  When you start to notice behavioral changes in your child it’s important to use your senses as well and your instincts in assessing your teen’s behavior and taking action if you suspect a problem.   Some of the first things you may notice if

Robo, Skittles, skag, snowbirds—these terms sound fairly harmless, but they’re actually slang terms for dangerous drugs.  With prescription drug abuse among teens at an alarming high, it’s important for parents to listen carefully for use of subtle slang terms like these among teens.  The more parents understand about these terms the more they will be