Prescription drug abuse among teenagers has become an alarming trend in the United States, with opiates and benzodiazepines posing significant risks. This issue is multifaceted, involving factors like easy accessibility, misconceptions about safety, and societal pressures. This article delves into the rise of this phenomenon, its implications, and how new educational initiatives could serve asContinueContinue reading “The Escalation of Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse: Opiates and Benzodiazepines”
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Q&A with Stacy Padula on Writing Part 2
In preparation for an upcoming interview with Doug Llewelyn – Why do you feel your books are necessary for young adults to read? My books share the raw truth about opioid addiction, as well as other substances, in a realistic and relatable way. Drugs pose an empty promise for fulfillment, which often leads to self-destruction and hurts many others in the process. I want to help kids avoid the heartache that goes along with substance abuse and find positive/beneficial outlets for their energy. There is an immense amount of social pressure on teens today. Between social media and technology, they are constantly connected and can easily lose touch with themselves. They face enormous pressure to fit in with their peers and often lose themselves in the process…
