10 Signs That Your Teen Is Using Drugs
Did you know that over 75% of teens aged 16-17 report that obtaining marijuana is "easy or fairly easy?" Or that 25% of youths between 12 and 17 say the same of crack?When children start using drugs they usually exhibit many different signs that parents need to watch out for. Unfortunately, many parents often write-off these signs as normal adolescent behavior and as a result they don't realize that their child is into drugs until it is too late. How can you as a parent know for sure whether or not your child is in danger of falling into drugs? Know that every child is in danger of this. Parents who fail to recognize this will stay in this state of denial till their son or daughter is arrested or overdoses -- and by then it is too late. So what should you as parents be looking for as signs that your child is experimenting with drugs or alcohol? ?Dramatic changes in attitude or personality.?New friends who may exert peer pressure on your child.?Problems at school, such as falling grades or increased tardiness.?Increased withdrawal, depression, or secretiveness.?Changes in sleep patterns.?Increased or decreased appetite.?Dilated, red, or glossy eyes.?Escalating verbal or physical abuse.?Dramatic mood swings.?Need for additional money.Drug use can lead to a host of significant health, social, learning and behavioral problems at a crucial time in a young person's development.
Getting high also impairs judgment, leading to risky decision making on issues like sex, criminal activity or riding with someone who is driving high.If you believe that your child may be using alcohol or drugs, don't overreact. Some of the warning signs listed above may be normal for your teen and some signs may have other causes. One cannot ignore the reality of teenage drug and alcohol abuse, however, so the presence of three or more of these warning signs should prompt a discussion with your teen and an evaluation of whether professional help is needed. For more advice, or to locate the right treatment facility for you, contact your pediatrician or call the Center for Substance Abuse Referral Help line at 1-800-662-HELP..
Nicole Brownfield71 County Road 269Stevenson, AL 35772(256) 437-8788jnb8788@aol.comStrictly Bizness with Host Tanya Reed Profiles John Crowley - This Week's Man On The Move
Las Vegas (ContentDesk) November 15, 2005 -- Xradio.biz an internet radio station launched a new business talk show called "Strictly Bizness" with Host Tanya Reed this past October.The show is geared towards business owners, professionals, innovative women, and people on the move.On Thursday, November 17, 2005 "Strictly Bizness" will be profiling John Crowley, man on the move for the week. John Crowley is a wellness expert that believes in ministering to the spirit, soul, and body. That a person should not only think healthy but they should speak healthy as well. He will be addressing topics of emotional wellness, such as depression, paranoia, and schizophrenic. He also will be sharing tips on some natural cures for high blood pressure, diabetes, and other diseases.
Listen in on Thursday, November 17th at 8:00 a.m. by logging on Xradio.biz/lasvegas. Click on to "Listen Live" or "Strictly Bizness with Host Tanya Reed..
Strictly Bizness with Host Tanya Reed Profiles John Crowley - This Week's Man On The Move
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Average age of onset for POF (premature ovarian failure) is 27 years.
Menopause is the loss of ovarian activity that on the average occurs to women about age 51.
Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) is a loss of ovarian function in women under 40.
The average age of onset for POF is 27 years. It is estimated that 1% of women will have premature ovarian failure naturally, but it can also occur after chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and after reproductive surgeries such as hysterectomy and tubal ligation. Premature menopause, early menopause, and POF are synonymous but the end of menstrual cycles and permanent loss of ovarian activity signifies menopause and POF may not be permanent.
Some women with POF may intermittently produce estrogen and ovulate.
This is why the term POF is preferred to premature or early menopause.
Menopause means complete cessation of periods.
In some cases, POF may be reversible.The symptoms encountered by women with premature ovarian failure are the same experienced by women in menopause.
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POF (premature ovarian failure) is 27 years.
Does Your Loved One Change History?
Changing history, picking fights, demeaning or controlling others may be a loved one's reactions to everyday life.
But those behaviors can also form a pattern that spells bipolar disorder.
And if they do, how can that loved one's family help?
That's the premise of a new book, 70 Signs of Depression: Recognize and Cope With Your Loved One's Clinical or Manic Depression, just released by Communications Strategies, a Newport Beach, California-based publisher.Best selling ghostwriter-turned-author, Marlee Fisher, sets tragedy on its ear in this new book by digging deep into bipolar-induced behaviors to give those who are dealing with a bipolar victim, the proactive tools that they need to cope with, and co-manage, this physiological illness.Acclaimed by the medical and mental health communities as a page-turning must-read for anyone with a bipolar spouse, family member or friend, 70 Signs of Depression reveals firsthand insights and knowledge from thousands of...
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Reduce Depression With These Free Tips
In this article, I am going to explain methods on how to reduce depression. There are ever increasing daily pressures facing people and it is very easy to become down and depressed. I am a person who was often feeling low, sorry for myself and basically was very unhappy, however I have now managed to pull my life around and am now able to cope and enjoy what life brings. I hope you enjoy reading the article and if you are one of the many people who suffer from depression, I hope the advice is beneficial.
My name is Stephen Hill and I am from England. Looking back on my life, as I often do, I now find it hard to believe the way in which I used to think and approach life.
I was a very negative person, I would stress about seemingly everything and believed that I was so unfortunate compared to other people.
I would always be comparing my life with those of my friends and family. These people seemed to really enjoy life and did not seem to have a care...
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Balance- what does it really mean?
Balance- what a popular topic these days! Finding a work-life balance, being balanced in body, mind and soul, eating a balanced meal, balancing work, play and learning. But what does it really mean? When I ask my clients what balance means to them, most have no idea initially, and find it a good exercise to reflect on. For some it means spending more time with family and/or fun and less time on work, for others it means starting a physical activity. For some it means doing some emotional healing, for others starting a spiritual path. The truth is, we are all individuals, and we each have our unique definition of what balance is.
If we take the time to ask ourselves what a balanced life looks like, we'll find the answer. Or we'll at least be shown what is not in balance so we can start there! I lived a large part of my life out of balance. As a mother, daughter, wife, many times I let my needs go to take care of others. Later when the boys left home I let my job consume my life,...
Balance- what does it really mean?
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Playing Tetris With Time
Publishing Guidelines: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the resource box is included with a live link to my site. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. ***********************************************************Title: PLAYING TETRIS WITH TIME MANAGEMENTAuthor: Email: mailto:editor@overcoming-depression.comcopyright: by Dave Turo-Shields, ACSW, LCSWWeb Address: http://www.Overcoming-Depression.comWord Count: 549Category: SuccessPLAYING TETRIS WITH TIME MANAGEMENTThere I was, running around trying to juggle umpteen items and doing only a fair job of it at best. There was my therapy business, and I have been putting big pieces into place to add coaching to my business along with having to prepare a presentation for an annual convention. Then there's family, kids' needs, marital needs...
You know what I mean.Suddenly I thought about my wife. I began to notice how smoothly she manages tasks in her...
Playing Tetris With Time
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