Time To Act – An Intervention Guide
Time To Act! helps parents who suspect or know their teen is experimenting with alcohol or drugs take the next steps to help their child.
Drug Guide
Ecstasy
Definition: MDMA or Ecstasy (3-4-methylenedioxymethampheta-mine), is a synthetic drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. It is classified as a stimulant.
Programs
Time to Talk
Kids who report learning a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use. Time To Talk helps parents have frequent, positive conversations with their children.
Resources
Chart of Commonly Abused Drugs
Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
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Treatment eBook – How to find the right help for your child with an alcohol or drug problem
Featured Content: What is substance abuse treatment? How do I find the right treatment for my child? How do I pay for treatment? How do I get my child to start treatment? What can I do to cope better?
Featured Content:
- What is substance abuse treatment?
- How do I find the right treatment for my child?
- How do I pay for treatment?
- How do I get my child to start treatment?
- What can I do to cope better?
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News
A Closer Look: How Ecstasy Harms
In addition to drawing tens of thousands of young people to events, Los Angeles raves have attracted the notice of local and federal public health officials because of the number of emergency room visits that result.
In addition to drawing tens of thousands of young people to events, Los Angeles raves have attracted the notice of local and federal public health officials because of the number of emergency room visits that result.
CDC Warns of Ecstasy Overdose ‘Clusters’ at Rave Events
What seems like a carefree night of revelry at a “rave” can quickly turn tragic when the club drug ecstasy is involved, finds a new report on one such event from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What seems like a carefree night of revelry at a “rave” can quickly turn tragic when the club drug ecstasy is involved, finds a new report on one such event from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Officials Worry About Party Drug BZP
It’s called “Frenzy” or “Nemesis” in the clubs — a party drug similar to Ecstasy in its chemical makeup and euphoric effects. It’s also perfectly legal to own in Canada and officials are worried it’s being smuggled over the border to Metro Detroit. Prosecutors and legislators are looking to toughen penalities… continue reading »
It’s called “Frenzy” or “Nemesis” in the clubs — a party drug similar to Ecstasy in its chemical makeup and euphoric effects. It’s also perfectly legal to own in Canada and officials are worried it’s being smuggled over the border to Metro Detroit. Prosecutors and legislators are looking to toughen penalities for possession of the drug, n-benzylpiperazine, or BZP — which usually comes in pill form in kitschy shapes such as Homer Simpson, smiley faces or even the visage of President Barack Obama.
Cocaine or Ecstasy Consumption During Adolescence Increases Risk of Addiction
Exposure to ecstasy or cocaine during adolescence increases the “reinforcing effects” that make people vulnerable to developing an addiction. This is the main conclusion of a research team from the University of Valencia (UV), which has shown for the first time how these changes persist into adulthood.
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A Closer Look: How Ecstasy Harms
In addition to drawing tens of thousands of young people to events, Los Angeles raves have attracted the notice of local and federal public health officials because of the number of emergency room visits that result.
In addition to drawing tens of thousands of young people to events, Los Angeles raves have attracted the notice of local and federal public health officials because of the number of emergency room visits that result.
CDC Warns of Ecstasy Overdose ‘Clusters’ at Rave Events
What seems like a carefree night of revelry at a “rave” can quickly turn tragic when the club drug ecstasy is involved, finds a new report on one such event from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What seems like a carefree night of revelry at a “rave” can quickly turn tragic when the club drug ecstasy is involved, finds a new report on one such event from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Officials Worry About Party Drug BZP
It’s called “Frenzy” or “Nemesis” in the clubs — a party drug similar to Ecstasy in its chemical makeup and euphoric effects. It’s also perfectly legal to own in Canada and officials are worried it’s being smuggled over the border to Metro Detroit. Prosecutors and legislators are looking to toughen penalities… continue reading »
It’s called “Frenzy” or “Nemesis” in the clubs — a party drug similar to Ecstasy in its chemical makeup and euphoric effects. It’s also perfectly legal to own in Canada and officials are worried it’s being smuggled over the border to Metro Detroit. Prosecutors and legislators are looking to toughen penalities for possession of the drug, n-benzylpiperazine, or BZP — which usually comes in pill form in kitschy shapes such as Homer Simpson, smiley faces or even the visage of President Barack Obama.
Chart of Commonly Abused Drugs
Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
Featured Items
DEA Heads First-Ever Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
On September 25, 2010, DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at sites established throughout the country.
On September 25, 2010, DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at sites established throughout the country.