by Drake Dracoli | Jun 20, 2009 | Drugs/Alcohol
**We at HelpingTeens do not condone the usage of illegal drugs. This article is not meant to support the usage of such substances but only to educate on such substances** As a drug user, I wish to attempt to keep the drug community’s image as pristine and...
by Sarah (InnocenceLost57) | May 18, 2007 | Drugs/Alcohol
Millions of people rely on caffeine to get them through their day, whether it be school, work, or simply taking care of the house. Caffeine has long been a remedy for sleepiness and is useful for a burst of energy to get you through whatever your day (or night!)...
by Tina Koumoudouros | May 15, 2007 | Drugs/Alcohol
When we were young, I was bigger than you. When we got older, you got bigger than me. I remember a time when you would come to me to solve your problems. Now, you are dealing with your biggest one yet and all you do is isolate yourself from the only one who actually...
by Jessica April | Sep 15, 2006 | Drugs/Alcohol
As a parent, you do your best to teach your kids right from wrong and to keep them safe from harm. You already know about the dangers of illegal street drugs like marijuana or methamphetamine and you’ve probably talked with your kids about living a healthy,...
by Samantha | Feb 21, 2004 | Drugs/Alcohol
I was married and divorced by the time I turned 19. My life seemed like a big joke to me, and things kept getting worse by the day. I moved to a different town with a guy I had started dating and thought I could start a new life and forget my past, but I never learned...
by Samantha Eskew | Nov 13, 2003 | Drugs/Alcohol
One day my friends asked me if I wanted a beer and I accepted and that is were everything started to go wrong. One beer lead to another, I started skipping school, hanging out with friends and drinking a lot more. I was not spending time with my family, and I always...