All posts tagged alcohol

Alcoholism is a disease that affects many people.  Whether it's a family member, close friend or work colleague, there may be someone in your life that is suffering

Underage drinking poses a huge threat to the health and well-being of our teens — and girls may be at a greater risk than boys. For many teen

“Date rape drugs are types of drugs that are used to aid someone commit sexual assault or rape.  Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be spiked with date

Project Red Ribbon, MADD Canada's campaign to promote sober driving during the holiday season, turns 25 this year. A series of special events and activities are

Energy drinks may be a temporary fix to boosting energy levels, but they are definitely not a long term solution. A dangerous trend that has become popular in

School’s out and summer is here.  As a parent, you know the importance of your teen's social life and that parties are a way to socialize and relax. But

It is easy to become overly dramatic when warning our children about the dangers of alcohol. We are constantly reminded by the media about alcohol related deaths. Most

What are a few drinks on the weekend? When two drinks becomes five or more drinks in a row then it’s considered binge drinking.  "Nearly 50% of Ontario

Is your tween drinking, the stats disguise a startling truth: Kids are starting to drink at the age of 11, 10, even 9. The total number of underage

Almost everyone at some point is affected by peer pressure. It can be a positive influence when your actions are accepted by your peers. However there are times

Youth smoking is at an all-time low; teen binge drinking, driving after cannabis use remain concerns reports CAMH 2011 OSDUHS reports. A recent survey released by the Centre

The recently released research, Building Prevention: Sexual Violence, Youth and Drinking, is an insightful look at a critical problem. It found that young people have mixed understanding about

In all neighbourhoods, urban or rural, wealthy or low income, illegal drugs are available to young people. Teens can be exposed to drugs at school, on the streets,

Since when were gummy bears a means to get drunk? Teens are getting drunk off of eating gummy bears. Read the disturbing story at