There are many slang names for cannabis including: Marijuana, Weed, Pot, Grass, Reefer, Ganja, Mary Jane, Blunt, Joint, Roach, etc. The cannabis plant contains over 480 compounds. The two cannabinoids we know the most about are THC and CBD. THC is the psychoactive part of the plant and CBD is non-psychoactive and produces more known … Continue reading Cannabis
Social Development Strategy
Parents giving their kids piggybacks, waist up We all want our kids to make good choices. For instance, most parents want their kids to try hard in school, or refrain from using drugs. The Social Development Strategy is a highly intuitive model that can help us influence our kids behavior. Whether you are a parent, … Continue reading Social Development Strategy
Boundaries, Bonding and Monitoring
Research has found that one of the best ways to keep kids from using drugs is by bonding, setting boundaries and monitoring our kids. Check out Parent's Empowered to learn how! Start the video at 4:10 if you want to skip straight to the tips: https://youtu.be/WJCDLINQlXo See these three simple tips in action: https://vimeo.com/237616872
Opioid Crisis: You’re One Tough Momma
Billboards and advertisements about the opioid crisis in Utah surround us as we drive down the freeway, listen to the radio, watch TV, or browse the internet. You may have asked yourself, what is this epidemic that we keep hearing about? What can I do to help? Can this really affect me or people that … Continue reading Opioid Crisis: You’re One Tough Momma