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

Do you have a good teen making bad choices? Have they changed their peer group? Withdrawn from family activities? Underachieving in school? Dropping out of their favorite sport groups or clubs? Are they obsessed or addicted to their devices ? Do you suspect drug use ? Have you exhausted your local resources, therapy isn't working - have you tried a hospital stay, they won't take the medication. Out-patient therapy failed..... Residential therapy has been very successful for many family's - but it can be very scary if you are online reading the haunting stories that some former students (with a chip on their shoulder) or otherwise have written. I frequently educate parents - that they need to do their due diligence - the 'teen-help' industry is a big business, you need to know who you're talking to and what's their motivation. Since 2001, we've helped educate parents on this industry. I was that parent that was scammed and duped by 'sale...

UPDATED NEWS REPORT (01/03/2023): Teen Dies at Diamond Ranch Academy, Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed NBC Report (01/26/2023): Boarding School Ignores Sick Student (this leads to Diamond Ranch third death of a student). After we have continued to receive  negative review s on Diamond Ranch, as a national parent advocacy organization, we have received thousands of intakes and reviews from parents since 2001. They are obviously feeling the pressure, as they are attempting to use our good name in their marketing . Is this the type of program you would entrust your child to? Stooping to this level of advertising? Why can't they use their own good merit? Remember, this is your child. This is a major financial and emotional decision. If a program has to stoop to this level to "sell" you - what else are they doing? Buyer beware. This is why I founded Parents Universal Resource Experts.  We help educate parents on this type of marketing. Read what happened to me at A P...

Parents can be naive when it comes to their teen using marijuana today.  The fact is, it's not the marijuana from generations earlier.  Yes, it is legalized today and there are valid reasons for this, however there are still studies and reasons that the drug use for minors can potentially cause them harm. More importantly, it can lead to different types of drug experimentation which are more risky and even potentially deadly.  It's no different with pills. Share this video with your friends and family. How is marijuana likely to affect you? Learning:  Marijuana’s effects on attention and memory make it difficult to learn something new or do complex tasks that require focus and concentration.  Sports:  Marijuana affects timing, movement, and coordination, which can harm athletic performance.  Judgment:  Marijuana, like most abused substances, can alter judgment. This can lead to risky behaviors that can expose the user to sexually...