Sober Living

May 5, 2014
Organized Sports Help Teens Avoid Risky Behaviors
A recent study published in the journal Academic Pediatrics examined the positive influence of organized sports participation on teens. Dartmouth researchers discovered that teens who…
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May 3, 2014
Powdered Alcohol May Be Arriving Soon
A new product called Palcohol received a great deal of attention last week when media outlets reported the freeze-dried alcohol in powdered form received approval…
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May 1, 2014
Smoking Alcohol: A Dangerous New Fad
A new form of of drinking, known as “smoking alcohol”, has been gaining in popularity among young adults and adolescents. Using dry ice or homemade…
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April 25, 2014
The Dangers of Mixing Energy Drinks and Stimulants
Energy drinks are popularly consumed by young adults and often mixed with alcohol to increase the effects of both substances. The combination of caffeine and…
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April 22, 2014
Casual Marijuana Use Changes the Brain
New research into casual marijuana use during adolescence indicates that even limited usage can cause structural changes in the brain. The study, published in The…
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April 8, 2014
Occasional Drug Use in College-Aged Youth Show Brain Differences
Drug use in young adults has grown exponentially in recent years. While substance abuse continues to rise, drug use in those who classify themselves as…
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April 2, 2014
Symptoms of drug use – is your child using drugs?
Drug & Alcohol Use – Telltale Signs Today Sober College launched its Telltale signs of drug use tool. Simply provide some information about relevant symptoms…
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March 17, 2014
Marijuana vs Synthetic Marijuana
Marijuana is one of the most frequently abused substances among young adults. Many believe that marijuana’s side effects are not harmful and that the substance…
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February 12, 2014
The Known & Unknown Dangers of E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes have been manufactured and marketed as alternative to cigarette smoking, providing a similar experience without the harmful chemicals. While the introduction of the e-cigarette…
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