July 20th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Schools for troubled teens do not represent a last option or a desperate choice. Quite the opposite, given prescription drug abuse, meth labs, binge drinking, internet addiction and a whole host of other obstacles a teen must run, if that teen demonstrates behavior that indicates he is likely to stumble, a military boarding school or […]
July 20th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Teen age drug abuse can lead kids to some very lonely places. Lock-up is one of them. It depends on the teenager. For some, home is worse. There is no place to hide. There might be a drunken parent inside the house and gang members on the corner. Juvenile detention centers that utilize […]
July 20th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Teens at risk for drug addiction have been increasingly turning to prescription drugs. Campaigns directed at educating parents are showing up as integral to teen crisis intervention awareness programs, not only in America, but through out the world.
Sadly, too often these campaigns and community efforts are birthed in the broken hearts of bereaved parents.
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