I heard a song the other day that I could not get out of my head. It wasn't just the catchy melody and the beat that stuck with me. I couldn't stop thinking about the messages in the music, specifically about using drugs and having a "who cares" attitude. The song is called "Young, Wild & Free" by Snoop Dog and Wiz Khalifa, two very well known hip-hop artists. Please understand that I … [Read more...]
In some ways the issues are the same, but the cultural landscape has changed. Parents have always been worried about the influence of sex, drugs and rock n' roll. You might be the type of parent that has to know everything. You ask all the questions, search his room, check out his friends and monitor his Facebook updates. Or, you might be the type of parent that gives the benefit of doubt, … [Read more...]
To be honest I could not decode this riddle without some help from my friend Google. The phrase "robotripping on triple-c" refers to the recreational use of the drug dextromethorphan, which is the active ingredient found in many cough suppressant cold medicines. Did you know that teens are getting high on over the counter cough syrup? As a parent of a teenager, how do you know when … [Read more...]
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