Your U.S. Senators and Representatives need to tell the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to withdraw  its sweetheart deal with the makers of supersized alcopop Four Loko.
If you are one of the many who have already sent an opposition message to the FTC – thank you!
Now it’s time for the leaders of the Congressional FTC oversight [...]

Critics of drug and alcohol “zero-tolerance” policies imposed by school districts say principals need more flexibility in dealing with students who break the rules. They argue students’ intent or history should be taken into account.
In Shreveport, Louisiana, 14-year-old Lindsey Tanner was punished for offering a Midol pill to a fellow student, according to USA Today. [...]

January 2011

1. My son is 13yo and I’m concerned about the new friends he has made in middle school. They have much more freedom than I’m willing to give my son. I suspect some drug use, particularly since I’ve heard them talk about doing some graffiti, and their behavior is occasionally suspicious to [...]

Four small brewing companies have heeded warnings by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and have agreed to stop shipping their seven alcoholic energy drinks.
The companies and their products are:

Charge Beverages Corp.: Core High Gravity HG, Core High Gravity HG Orange, and Lemon Lime Core Spiked
New Century Brewing Co., LLC: Moonshot
United Brands Company Inc.: Joose [...]

November/December 2010
Q: I have two pre-teen sons (10 & 12) who argue about everything and/or nothing at all. We’ve tried taking away privileges, giving rewards, and grounding them – all of this seems to work but only temporarily. Is this a phase or are they just never going to get along?

A: [...]

These beverages present a public health concern.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned four companies that the caffeine added to their malt alcoholic beverages is an “unsafe food additive” and said that further action, including seizure of their products, is possible under federal law.
The companies receiving Warning Letters and their products are:
• Charge Beverages [...]

Whether you realize it or not, as a parent you set an example for your kids. Before you can address their alcohol or other drug use, you must first examine your own relationship with substances. This is a questionnaire to help you privately assess your use of chemicals. Despite what you or [...]

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