This Mother's Day, make a pledge to stay involved in your child's life. A report published in the Journal of Neuroscience finds that maternal use of ecstasy during pregnancy may cause learning and memory problems for the unborn child. Learn more about ecstasy . The American Academy of Pediatricians recently suggested that parents should talk to kids about the dangers of tobacco by the time they start kindergarten at a communication level kids can digest.
Some parents wonder if marijuana is really that harmful.
The answer is an emphatic yes. Prevention and treatment methods differ based on the reasons for drug use. It's generally known that college spring break is a time of excessive drinking, partying and promiscuity. However, wild spring breaks aren't just attracting college kids. More and more high school students are participating in potentially dangerous spring break activities.