CHILDREN OVERDOSE
Childhood Exposure to Opiates – A Potentially Lethal Crisis for Parents
The opiate epidemic has rocked America and brought on one of the worst national public health emergencies of our time. This crisis has also brought with it a range of unpleasant consequences. New study findings suggest that young people are being taken to emergency rooms because of accidental overdoses on opioid painkillers…
Overdose Rates among American Youth Back on the Rise
Hearing about the effects of our country’s drug addiction epidemic is difficult. It's never a pleasant subject to talk about. But, when we hear about drug addiction or alcoholism occurring in young people, that particular crisis carries with it an extra pang of sadness.
Opioid Overdoses on the Rise Once Again amongst Youth
Our teens face various struggles, challenges and seemingly difficult situations that come with the overall experience of growing up. We’ve all been there, and we’ve probably seen these struggles mirrored in the faces of our own teen children and our teen friends.
Tips for Parents; How to Prevent an Adolescent Overdose
Parents are always concerned about their kids’ well being and safety, completely normal feelings for parents to have. From birth to childhood, to adolescence, to teens, to young adulthood, and even beyond that, parents always have concern for their kids.