There are many reasons why teens choose to use marijuana. Some may see family members or friends using marijuana; others may feel pressured or are curious about the drug. Some younger children may become curious about marijuana when they see “Pothead Lollipops” and “Pothead Ring Pots” in convenience stores or online.
Kids go to school to learn and to socialize with friends and peers. Unfortunately, some kids refuse to go to school because they fear they will be bullied. Bullying recently has been blamed for some young people taking their own lives and because of these tragedies; the word “bullying” has taken a whole new meaning.
If your child does not already have a smart phone, chances are he or she will be asking for one. It is estimated there are more than 2.4 billion smart phones being used worldwide and the Apple iPhone and Motorola Android seem to be the most popular for teens. Smart phones have changed the way we consume information with the many applications or “apps,” as we know them, that can be downloaded onto the phone.
Adolescence can be one of the most difficult periods of time in a youth’s life. It can be even more difficult if he or she is experiencing an attraction to someone of the same gender. Even when a youth who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) has the support of his or her immediate family, the youth will certainly have to deal with the struggles of being accepted by society. A recent survey indicates youth who identify as LGBT are more likely to engage in risky behavior than those who identify as heterosexual.
A new snack intended for adults to help them relax after a hectic day are nothing like what mom used to make. Lazy Cakes brownies contain melatonin, which occurs naturally in the body and is a top selling sleep aid; valerian root; and rose hips. It has been reported that people who have used synthetic marijuana, such as Spice or K2, say they get the same effects after eating Lazy Cakes, causing rumors that the brownies contain the same ingredients as synthetic marijuana.
Each October, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security encourages communities to spotlight Internet Safety and to educate people on the dangers of the World Wide Web.