The Youth Advisory Committee, a division of the South Bay Youth Project, is a dynamic group of high school students who strive to promote healthy, alcohol and drug-free lifestyles to their peers. At least, that is what we are in technical terms. In real life, we are the unique youth-led group that promotes healthy lifestyles [...]
By Rod Uyeda, Chief Of Police, Manhattan Beach, CA
As we start another year, we all have another opportunity to begin anew all of our efforts to combat the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by our young people. By all of us, I especially mean parents, teachers, adults and the young people themselves. So [...]
Teens are sexually mature enough to make pregnancy possible. Acne is common – more often in boys. Hormones level off around age 15 for girls and 16 or 17 for boys. Girls usually reach adult size by age 16. Many teens are learning how to relate to the opposite sex and are exploring romantic relationships. [...]
From Real High School Students To Lost Parents
The teenage mind can be one of the most beautiful things in the world. It can also be baffling to anyone who is not a peer, let alone twenty or thirty years older. We are talking about you, the parents. You raised us, taught us the rules of [...]
The first sign of adolescence is the start of puberty, triggered by the release of hormones leading to sexual development. Compared to 25 years ago, puberty starts younger today, and on average begins two years earlier in girls than in boys. Puberty generally takes 2-4 years to complete.
What You Can Do
The dramatic physical changes make [...]
There is a new and disturbing trend parents need to know about. Teens are abusing prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in an effort to get high – the same kind of high obtained from illegal street drugs like marijuana or cocaine.
Teens and substance abuse experts say that there are many different reasons for the rise [...]
Helping your teen grow into a healthy and responsible adult is a rewarding part of being a parent, but it’s not always an easy job. Kids can be brutal to each other. Helping your child cope and manage feelings he or she encounters during the high school years are difficult and fragile tasks, but they [...]
Alcohol is a product that is only legal for those that are 21 years of age, and is a depressant that comes from organic sources including grapes, grains and berries. These products are fermented and distilled into a liquid.
A standard drink is:
One 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler;
One 5-ounce glass of wine; [...]
When you have a suspicion that your teen is “experimenting” with drugs, what do you do?
Get Educated
First, learn as much as you can. Sign up for TheAntiDrug Parenting Tips Newsletter or visit www.Freevibe.com for information and scientific evident on alcohol and other drug use by teens. Or, call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug [...]
What’s the Big Deal About Marijuana?
“But it’s only marijuana” or “it’s only alcohol,” you say. “It’s a rite of passage.” “Teens are expected to experiment.” Not any more. The world has changed, and so have the drugs. In fact, the marijuana of today is stronger than ever before. Drug and alcohol use can lead to [...]
