Substance Abuse
The coronavirus (covid-19) has had a dramatic impact on the world around us. Seemingly overnight, our lives have been completely changed. And while feelings of stress and worry are perfectly natural in times like this, it is important that we learn to manage that stress in a healthy way. This … Read More
Mental Health
Parents, family, relationships, athletics, performances, speeches, exams, world/local news, politics, graduation, college, this weekend, appearances, hair, likes/follows on social media, and other such things consume the mind which, in turn, applies pressure to our thoughts and emotions. This pressure can also be known as stress. Due to the fact … Read More
Mental Health
Throughout all of my life, I have witnessed my older brother reach milestones that I would have never thought he could reach. When we were children, whenever he spoke he could never use his own words to describe how he felt. He could “script”, mimic scenes verbatim from movies, television … Read More
sex
We all know certain people that are so head over heels for their boyfriend or girlfriend that friendships seem to take a back seat. Shoot! You may even relate to this from your current or past romantic relationship. For some people, this is a common train of thought: “I’m with … Read More
sex
In romantic relationships, the question that will inevitably arise is whether or not to engage in sexual intercourse. After all, for some young couples, this act may seem like the ‘typical’ next step in a relationship. However, if not exhaustively discussed ahead of time, or if strong boundaries are not … Read More
sex
Engaging sexually with your partner is more than just the act of sexual intercourse. Yes! It may feel like a deeper connection with your special someone, but the reality is that sex changes everything! For example, due to the emotional nature of sex, the two parties involved give a … Read More
sex
We’ve all heard stories about wild parties. They’re about the bangin’ music, hot girls, and hype dancing all night long. Parties like this often include alcohol, drugs, and sex. What we don’t often hear about are the consequences that often follow these situations. Many people that have sex while under … Read More
sex
Sexually transmitted infections/diseases are a danger for any sexually active or IV drug using youth. They are transmitted through the exchange of fluids (blood, semen, saliva), with some being life threatening or life long.
Who Should Be Tested?