January 30, 2017
The Science of Addiction is a 30-page full-color booklet explains in simple terms how science has revolutionized the understanding of drug addiction as a brain disease that affects behavior. View now.
January 25, 2017
Test your knowledge by taking the interactive National Drug & Alcohol IQ Challenge quiz!
There are 10 questions and 2 Brainiac questions. Quiz will take approximately 10 minutes.
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January 23, 2017
Drugs: Shatter the Myths answers teens’ most frequently asked questions about drugs and drug abuse. A must-have resource for every teen! View now.
January 21, 2017
With Mid-Term Season upon us, many IHS students are feeling stressed. Research has shown that teenagers experiencing significant stress are…
~ At a higher risk for physical or mental illness
~Twice as likely to smoke, drink alcohol, binge drink, & use illegal drugs
Tips to Help Your Teen Manage Stress:
1) Teach them to budget their time. Help them to develop a “to-do” list and prioritize what needs to get done 1st, 2nd, and so on.
2) Encourage them to balance work and “play” by scheduling regular breaks in their study schedule.
3) Encourage them to regularly use healthy stress-relievers
(i.e. exercise, meditation, listening to music, drawing/coloring, etc.)
Source: Jennifer Nunziato (Traditi), LMHC, Student Assistance Counselor, Irvington High School & Middle School Phone: 914-269-5469
January 8, 2017
A new Surgeon General’s report finds alcohol and drug misuse and severe substance use disorders, commonly called addiction, to be one of America’s most pressing public health concerns. Nearly 21 million Americans – more than the number of people who have all cancers combined – suffer from substance use disorders.
“Alcohol and drug addiction take an enormous toll on individuals, families, and communities,” said U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “Most Americans know someone who has been touched by an alcohol or a drug use disorder. Yet 90 percent of people with a substance use disorder are not getting treatment. That has to change.”
January 1, 2017
It is not surprising to find that a teen who uses alcohol or other drugs is more likely to engage in risky behaviors. Using alcohol or other drugs can lower a teen’s inhibitions and cloud their judgement by influencing their ability to assess that a behavior is risky and can have lasting consequences.