In the face of the recent public health alert from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which we told you about last month, U.S. lawmakers are moving to classify the dangerous animal tranquilizer xylazine as a controlled substance.
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Topics: parenting, marijuana legalization, marijuana, teenagers, teens, cannabis, Xylazine
Our children face challenges of one degree or another every day of their lives. It’s part of growing up. It’s up to you to help your child persevere in the tasks they will need to accomplish throughout their lives.
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Xylazine
Posted by Informed Families on March 27, 2023 at 10:26 AM
Important announcement from DEA! The DEA is warning the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with Xylazine. Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that the FDA has approved for veterinary use.
Topics: parenting, marijuana legalization, marijuana, teenagers, teens, cannabis
Bucking the Trend, Oklahoma Rejects Legalized Marijuana
Posted by Informed Families on March 19, 2023 at 3:55 PM
Finally, some good news in the fight for drug sanity: Earlier this month, Oklahoma voters resoundingly rejected a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana use. With nearly all the precincts reporting, the vote was 62 percent opposed and 38 percent in favor of the measure.
Topics: parenting, marijuana legalization, marijuana, teenagers, teens, cannabis
Today, widespread marijuana use has become an unfortunate fact of life. Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have legalized its use, and 20 others—including Florida—have approved it for medical use. Celebrities like Bill Maher, Willie Nelson, and Woody Harrelson brag about their constant use of the drug.
Topics: parenting, marijuana legalization, marijuana, teenagers, teens, cannabis
President's Message - March 2023
Understanding connections between mental health, diseases, and social problems are the underlying icebergs (frequently created by our own behavior) that stop us from seeing the problem correctly and taking appropriate action.
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