A California family lost their 13-year-old daughter to huffing — unfortunately, this scenario is not as uncommon as you may think. Huffing is the act of sniffing chemicals (often sprayed into a bag) and inhaled. This may cause a reaction is similar to alcohol intoxication — drowsiness, lightheadedness, and a lack of inhibition.
Please read and TAKE ACTION to stop Leno’s 4am Bar Bill Senator Mark Leno has introduced SB 635 to extend drinking hours in California from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. California already suffers $38.4 billion in alcohol-related harm every year, with 10,000 lives lost and hundreds of thousands of additional injuries. Two more hours of [...]
A promising study shows the effectiveness of community-based, substance abuse prevention interventions begun during middle school years. Middle school students from small towns and rural communities who received any of three community-based prevention programs were less likely to abuse prescription medications in late adolescence and young adulthood. The research, published today in the American Journal of [...]
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) launched its redesigned NIDA for Teens Web site just in time for National Drug Facts Week, in January 2013. The new site features: Access to teen drug abuse information from anywhere through your tablet or mobile device New science-based information on emerging drugs, such as bath salts and K2/Spice [...]
Laura and Raquel, both 22, talk to Straight Up last fall about being recruited for the popular and effective “Be the DD” Prize Posse campaign. [direct link] They’ve not only been involved as Prize Posse members, but they also volunteer with Straight Up in whatever capacity they’re needed — as photo subjects, helping out with [...]
As 2012 draws to a close, it’s time to think about resolutions to find solutions! Here are ways you can get involved to help raise awareness around underage/binge drinking, impaired driving, prescription drug and marijuana abuse — and you can make a difference in your community!
In observance of December and National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. MADD provides some great tips on how to keep yourself and others safe while celebrating during the holidays.
When it comes to grades, students will do just about whatever it takes to stay ahead of the curve. The US has seen a huge jump recently in abuse of prescription drugs, like Adderall, to boost their levels of concentration — a dangerous practice.
Straight Up is teaming up with local young people to bring awareness to Red Ribbon Week — an alcohol, drug, and violence prevention campaign observed annually in October in the United States. Many County schools will be participating with their own events.
What’s wrong with abusing prescription drugs? What are the common misconceptions about prescription drug abuse? NIDA answers those questions and more on their informative resource page. Geared towards early teenage years, the site clearly and honestly answers questions about the rapidly growing issue of prescription drug abuse.
More hours means more harm to our community
Please read and TAKE ACTION to stop Leno’s 4am Bar Bill Senator Mark Leno has introduced SB 635 to extend drinking hours in California from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. California already suffers $38.4 billion in alcohol-related harm every year, with 10,000 lives lost and hundreds of thousands of additional injuries. Two more hours of [...]