Prescription drug abuse can occur in many ways. When a person takes medication that has not been prescribed to them, it is prescription drug abuse. When a person takes medication in a way other than directed, such as a larger dose, or crushing the pills to snort the contents it is prescription drug abuse. When
Alcohol use has particularly negative consequences on teenagers. The teen brain is not fully formed yet; complete brain maturation is not achieved until roughly age 24. Teenagers who use alcohol are at higher risk for lifelong addiction and problem behaviors than their peers who delay drinking until 21 or older. Alcohol has negative effects on
So what exactly is ‘service to others’? The Search Institute has defined this developmental asset for youth as such: youth serve in the community one hour or more per week.
When one hears the phrase “Personal Power”, many different images might come to mind. Superman, in his mighty cape perhaps? Maybe the action heroes from Marvel comic books or a well dressed business CEO? Is it a toddler having a temper tantrum, attempting to gain some power? The Personal Power asset considers the character building
