by Michele Borba | Mar 27, 2014 | Peer Pressure
Let’s face it, teens have always been risk takers and want to fit in. Unfortunately “risky” has taken on a new meaning with the dangerous ways adolescents are now trying to get high. Some of these recent risky trends include soaking tampons with liquor,...
by Michele Borba | Aug 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Note to My Readers: I’m very concerned about the growing rates of teen medicine abuse. You may have seen a number of my blog posts about this topic. I’m passionate about this and I’ve taken on the role as a National Spokesperson for the Medicine...
by Michele Borba | Apr 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Troubling medicine abuse report card reveals 1/4 teens abusing RX drugs. Let’s get educated! A just-released report shows a troubling trend about teen medicine abuse. Please parents – keep track of your prescription drugs. One in four teens admits having...
by Michele Borba | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Did you know that one of the riskiest teen behaviors starts right at your medicine cabinet? Modern day prescription drug abuse is dangerously high among teens in the U.S., with one in four teens reporting they have used a prescription drug (when a doctor had not...
by Michele Borba | Sep 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Medicine Abuse Project Launches Initiative to End Growing Epidemic: National Action Campaign Will Prevent Half a Million Teens from Abusing Medicine in Five Years Did you know that today in the United States, 2,000 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 will...