The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

What teen's are saying. Today more than ever, your teens will debate you on the issue of marijuana use.   Hey mom and dad, it's legal - it's good for you! It's time for parents to be prepared for this conversation - and more important to have the conversation before the confrontation! Drug-Free offers a free download of Marijuana Talk Kit for Parents . Statistically speaking, 41% of teens started using marijuana before the age of 15. Learn more today and become an educated parent.  You will have safer and healthier teens.

Parents in denial.   Teens and heroin, a deadly combination. Dealers making it easier to smoke, cheaper to purchase, and more potent to be an addict faster.  Heroin is dangerous and deadly and it is a growing concern and trend today. 20/20 ABC News featured an excellent report on this topic.  The New Face of a Heroin Addict, which followed the lives of three average all-American families and their addict. ( Watch segment on sidebar ). Since 2007, the number of heroin users in the U.S. has nearly doubled, and half of all first-time users are younger than 26 years old, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration . This 20/20 ABC News segment should be an episode that every parent with a young teen should stop and watch.  It clearly shows that no one is immune to becoming an addict - especially a heroin addict. Parents that belive their teen is " only smoking pot ," listen to these stories - most start out ...

Let’s face it – parenting teens today can be challenging.  Whether it is the accessibility of drugs or the blatant disrespect many teens have for authority, parents are reaching their wit’s end when it comes to their teenagers. An out-of-control teen can upset the entire family. Is that fair to the sibling?  Is it fair to the parents?  As many families are struggling with today’s economy, possible job loss and even losing their homes, the stress of parenting can be overwhelming. Many teens believe it is normal to smoke pot on a daily basis.  Some parents even go as far as to say, well they did it in their teen and college years - but do you know what marijuana is laced with today?  Why are more kids becoming addicted to this? In many situations seeking outside help is the only answer.  After you have exhausted all your local resources, even tried sending your teen to a relatives to live – and some may have even tried a scared straight ...