Who does prescription drug abuse affect the most? Is it teens, young adults, mid lifers, or senior citizens? We know that prescription drug abuse is becoming a nationwide epidemic and it does affect all of these groups, but it seems that young adults is the age group affected by prescription drug abuse the most …
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Now that the Holidays are past, and the cold dull January blues have set in, it is a great time to focus on you and your family’s health. Start new habits that will last all year and give you something to focus on during the cold winter months. It is easy to want …
The Holidays are here, and sweets and celebrations are everywhere! It is a challenging time for everyone, trying not to pack on the holiday pounds and over indulge every chance you get. The Holidays are a particularly challenging time for people with Diabetes. With a little planning ahead, you can still enjoy the holidays, …
Everyone is decking the halls, holiday shopping and generally making merry. The holiday season can be magical and filled with family and fun. It can also be busy and stressful, a prime time to catch a cold with cold and flu season going around, and also a time for over indulging! Here are …
Does your child have asthma? If so they may have some physical limitations, but can they play sports? Absolutely! They just have to take care of themselves, listen to their bodies, and listen to their doctor. In fact, there have been some studies done that show that an active lifestyle can help your …
Many teens have chronic illnesses or disease, or even disorders that may require daily medication. Asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, ADHD, bipolar are all among the medical problems that require daily medications to keep you healthy. Teens in particular have trouble with adherence to their medical treatment plans. A review in the Journal of …
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Tis the season… school is back in session and going full force, the weather is changing and busy schedules cause families to get run down. Colds and coughs are common among kids and adults and many people may question when it is appropriate to give medication to their children. People are anxious to help …
Hurricane Season has started, and with major flooding in parts of the country, and states of emergency being called, it is a good time to take stock of your medications and what you might need in case a hurricane comes your way. Hurricanes can affect large areas, not just the places directly in their …
School has started, the weather is changing and everyone is busy with after school activities. It is easy to get run down and fall prey to colds and flu in the fall. If you have a child in elementary school or preschool, you might be particularly vulnerable. Small children seem to hold onto …
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused substance besides marijuana and alcohol. In 2014, almost 20 percent of 12th graders abused prescription drugs in their lifetime. This is down from the previous year of 21.50 percent, but still poses a serious concern. Why do kids abuse …
