by Hunter Eddington | Oct 16, 2012 | Parent Zone
ScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2012) — The persistent, dependent use of marijuana before age 18 has been shown to cause lasting harm to a person’s intelligence, attention and memory, according to an international research team. ScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2012) — The...
by Hunter Eddington | Sep 21, 2012 | Drug Testing Texas, Parent Zone
Witnesses described the 17-year-old boy as “shaking, growling, foaming at the mouth.” According to police reports, Elijah Stai was at a McDonald’s with his friend when he began to feel ill. Soon after, he “started to smash his head against the...
by Hunter Eddington | Sep 17, 2012 | Drug Testing Texas, Parent Zone
Prescription drug abusers turn to cheaper, more dangerous choice The tough economy is influencing Metro Detroiters’ illegal drug choices, experts say, with prescription drug abusers turning to a cheaper — but more dangerous — alternative: heroin. During economic...
by Hunter Eddington | Sep 14, 2012 | Drug Testing Texas, Parent Zone
By Matthew Hendley If you haven’t heard a story recently about a naked person high on the chemicals known as “bath salts,” you have not been paying attention. Thanks to 23-year-old Sean-Paul Branscome, the Tempe Police Department is holding a press...
by Hunter Eddington | Sep 12, 2012 | Drug Testing Texas, Parent Zone
13 Sobering Facts About Teen Substance Abuse A new report finds that 76 percent of high school students have used tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs, and one-fifth of them may be addicted. These alarming figures highlight the urgent need for parents and...
