Is my teenager smoking? Cigarettes and tobacco are probably the drugs most available to teenagers. Since tobacco is a gateway drug, teens who smoke are much more likely to try stronger drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and heavy drinking. Take this quick assessment to learn more about the warning signs of teenage smoking and help you … Read more
Do I have a healthy view of my body? Girls as young as 9 years old report some dissatisfaction with their bodies and their body image tends to grow steadily worse as they get older. Girls tend to struggle with body image far more than boys. Most body image feelings will stay with a girl … Read more
Is my child being groomed by a pedophile? The FBI estimates that there is one child molester per square mile in the United States. The majority of molested children are victimized by family members, close relatives or people who have easy access to them. Is your child being groomed by a pedophile? Take this quick assessment to … Read more
Do I have seasonal allergies? Spring allergies are the most common as trees, flowers, and weeds grow and pollenating bees are busy. Fall is the second common allergy season, with different plants blooming and molds are more active. People who are allergic to the spring and fall pollens also tend to be sensitive to indoor … Read more
Is my teenager using alcohol? Teenagers will abuse alcohol for many different reasons, but they all tend to exhibit many similar warning signs. It is important to identify teenager alocohol abusers early since alcohol abuse by teens quickly turns to binge drinking or alcoholism. (If your teen has many alcohol abuse warning signs, see our … Read more
Is this child vulnerable to substance abuse? Children will abuse drugs, alcohol, or other substances for many reasons and every child is susceptible to abusing substances. Some, however, are at more risk than others. How can you tell if a child you know has a high vulnerability to abusing drugs or alcohol? Take this quick … Read more
Is my teenager addicted to alcohol? Alcoholism is different than alcohol abuse. Drinking occasionally and the ability to contol drinking may indicate alcohol abuse but not alcoholism. Alcohol abuse turns to alcoholism when a person drinks so much that physical and mental functions are impaired and the person needs more and more alcohol to get … Read more
How can I tell if my child or someone I know might have an eating disorder? An unhealthy relationship with food can lead to eating disorders, which have serious emotional and physical effects. Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are fairly well-known eating disorders, but some eating disorders don’t fit into one of those categories. Some … Read more
Am I allergic to certain foods? About 1.5% of adults and up to 6% of children under age 3 in the U.S. (or about 4 million people) have a true food allergy. It usually isn’t a ‘new’ food that causes an allergic reaction. People often develop an allergy to a food he/she has eaten many … Read more