Let’s talk about…Drugs and Substances.

Whether you like it or not, drugs are a part of our everyday existence today. Get wise, know the facts and prepare your children.

Class A, B and C drugs
The different kinds of illegal drugs are divided into three different categories, or classes. These classes (A, B and C) carry different levels of penalty for possession and dealing. The Misuse of Drugs Act (new window) is the main piece of legislation covering drugs and their categorisation…
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Illegal drugs and the law
All societies consider some drugs to be legal and others illegal, and this remains the case in Britain. All sorts of factors account for this; traditional social habits, the timing of the introduction of the drug, concerns about individual and public health and safety…
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Reasons Not to Smoke Pot…Teens Might Listen To
I constantly talk to teens about pot and always try to give them a balanced look at the issues. Yet, no matter if pot smoke is better or worse for you than cigarettes, more peacemaking or less peacemaking, non–dangerous or dangerous…it is still illegal…
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Warning Signs Your Teen is Doing Pot
This article has been deemed Radical by our teen team. Check out the rest of our Radical Articles if you like this one! I debated about putting up this post because I know I will anger some of my teen readers and clients who are very much a part of the teen pot culture and do not want to get busted…
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11 Strategies: If You Think Your Kid Is Smoking Pot
This is a tricky subject and different for every family, but I truly believe that every kid who wants to get pot, can. Therefore, I always tell parents, it is extremely difficult to try to shield a kid today from being exposed to pot because it is so prominent…
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Date Rape Drugs: Date rape drugs explained and de–mystified.
In recent years a new kind of rape threat has reared it’s ugly head at parties, on campuses and in nightclubs – so called “predator” or “date rape” drugs. What exactly are date rape drugs?…
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What happens to teen smokers?
If you start smoking when you're in your teens, get ready for stained teeth, wrinkly skin and a one–in–two chance of dying early…
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Smoking Facts for Parents and Teens
Parents are the single biggest influence in their children’s lives. Use your voice and let your kids know that smoking is bad news. Your teens may seem to be tuning you out and accuse you of lecturing, but they are listening. Discuss the dangers of teen smoking with them early and often…
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