“Tweak” Author Nic Sheff on How His Addiction Changed His Parents

“Tweak” author Nic Sheff on how his addiction changed his parents – Addiction affects more than just the user, it has a great impact on the family as well. In Nick’s case, his parents grew to understand his addiction better a…

Two questions you should ask your teens about drugs and alcohol

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As kids get older, many parents wonder what they should say about drugs and alcohol to help them navigate their teen years. Dr. Logan Levkoff … Some uncomfortable questions about substance abuse may be coming from the teens themselves. How should …
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The endless winter

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Sick of the snow yet? As of mid-February, Boston had gotten more than 50 inches of the white stuff, almost twice the average for this time of year. And that doesn't even include the stretches of bone-chilling cold. Scroll through timeline below for a …
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Parents accused of allowing child to ingest drugs

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Authorities allege the parents admitted to using drugs prior to the death of a second child who officials determined died accidentally of positional asphyxiation. Benton County Human Services stepped in when police investigated the death and said they …
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