Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup black beans 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 lime Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook…
Whether or not your child has struggled with substance abuse or addiction in the past, sending her off to college is a prospect you, like many parents, may find more than a little terrifying. According to a study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors, more than two-thirds of the eight million college students in 2003…
Most parents feel like their words fall on deaf ears sometimes, but teenagers really will internalize a message if it’s presented often and clearly. This is particularly true when it comes to talking to your teens about drugs, drug abuse and addiction. Research shows that the number one reason teens refrain from using drugs is…
Electronic cigarettes have exploded in popularity in recent years, and they now comprise a $1.5 billion market that’s expected to grow nearly 25 percent by 2018, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence. In 2015, ten percent of eighth graders, 14 percent of tenth graders and 16 percent of…
Parenting is fraught with uncertainty. We want to keep our teens safe, but we can’t be by their side every minute of the day helping them make the right choices. While the bad news is that according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 13 percent of eighth graders, 30 percent of tenth graders and…
Child stars are cute as a button, but outgrowing that adorable stage is just one of the many reasons why former child stars often turn to drug and alcohol abuse and engage in other risky behaviors, according to former child celebrity Mara Wilson, who starred in Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire. “You lose that praise. You…
Kratom is a relatively new drug of abuse that acts on delta and mu opioid receptors in the body, which are the same ones that heroin and prescription opioid painkillers like OxyContin activate. Kratom is gaining increasing popularity in the United States, particularly in South Florida, which has a high concentration of addiction treatment centers.…
Ingredients 4 salmon fillets 3 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp fresh garlic puree salt pepper Preparation Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic in a bowl. Place salmon on a sheet pan. Pour half of the maple mix over salmon fillets. Flip fillets to coat with mixture, season with salt and…
Regular exercise reduces your risk of developing a wide range of diseases, but daily physical activity can also help you maintain successful recovery from a substance use disorder. Whether you enjoy biking, swimming, walking, running, playing sports or getting your hands dirty in the garden, staying active in recovery is one of the best ways…
Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can of garbanzo beans 1 (4 oz) jar of roasted red bell peppers 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp tahini 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp salt Preparation Drain the liquid from the garbanzo beans into a bowl. Add all the ingredients into a food…