Marijuana use is on the rise in young adults, but prescription opioid misuse has significantly decreased in that same age group. Read the article to find out more about the current treads among young adults.
Drug Use Trends Among Young Adults
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Alcohol
How Mommy Drinking Culture has Normalized Alcoholism for Women in America
… WINE HAS PRACTICALLY BECOME THE MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY FOR MODERN MOTHERHOOD.
Sarah Cottrell, Author
The link below talks about the mommy wine culture from the perspective of a mother who found herself drinking a full bottle of wine in a single day. She shares her own struggles with alcohol and the toxic culture of mommy wine memes. She wants to make sure that anyone who feels like she did is not alone.
Follow this link to read the article.
Teen Drug Use
Booze-Free Social Spaces
“Having fun and drinking alcohol is an illusion,” said Cortez McDaniel, who is recovering from alcohol and drug abuse disorders and heads services at the Father McKenna Center. “We have to stop believing the lie, and then we have to start practicing something different.”
Alcohol Treatment Centers
This website provides a list of alcohol treatment centers for those who might be looking. Just follow the link below for help.
Parent Resource Library
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has provided a comprehensive library for parents filled with resources about substance use, mental health, and conversation tips. This is a great resource for those who are looking for more information about any of these topics and more. The page also has videos that you can watch as well as Spanish resources for those who may need them.