The Second Most Dangerous Year
April 9th, 2009
This spring hearts will flip-flop over fat envelopes in the mailbox, as high school kids and their parents pick colleges for the coming year.
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Marijuana and Parents: Yes, No, Undecided
December 28th, 2008
On Nov. 4 2008 voters in Massachusetts will get to decide if people caught with an ounce or less of marijuana will still be charged as criminals. The penalties for a first offense are mild. The crime is a misdemeanor, but there can be a fine of $500 and six months in prison. Since many [...]
Frequently Asked Questions - F.A.Q.
December 17th, 2008
Most frequently asked questions for parents. If you have other questions, feel free to leave them below in the comment bar. I will do my best to view these as often as possible.
What’s a Parent To Do?
December 17th, 2008
In his empowering new book, “What’s a Parent To Do? Straight Talk on Drugs and Alcohol,” Nobel Peace Prize co-recipient Henry David Abraham, M.D. gives parents a three pronged approach that shows you how to take real steps to prevent drug and alcohol abuse, know the drugs that put your child at risk and take positive action if your child is already using drugs or alcohol.
Should We Drug Test Our Children?
December 16th, 2008
There is no secret that our kids use drugs. More than half use an illegal substance before they graduate from high school. If children are subjected to random drug testing, goes the logic, testing might stop their drug use, or at least serve as a red flag to their parents. The problem is that not [...]
Henry David Abraham, MD
