In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most states have laws regarding substance abuse in parents and child protection. Depending on your state, your mother being hooked on drugs may be classified as child abuse or neglect. In some states, it is considered child abuse or neglect, if: Your mother prepares or makes drugs in your presence or in the same place where you are Your mother stores or uses chemicals or equipment for preparing drugs around you Your mother sells or gives drugs or alcohol to you or another child Your mother gets high and is unable to care for you Your mother has you around people who sell drugs Unfortunately, there's not anything you can do to stop your mother from using drugs, and that is not your responsibility anyway. Your mother is an adult and is the only one who can make choices for herself. But, you can talk with an adult who may be able to intervene on your behalf. Think of someone you trust and feel comfortable talking to--it can be a coach, the school counselor, a religious leader, an aunt/uncle, or a grandparent. This person may be able to break through to your mother and explain how her behavior is affecting you. This person may also be able to offer you temporary care and support during this confusing time. An intervention is a face-to-face meeting facilitated by a professional mental health provider that allows family members and friends to share their feelings about the addiction. Your mother may not realize how negatively her drug use is affecting everyone. Staging an intervention may help your mom recognize that she needs help and that she has the support of those who love her. To stage an intervention, ask a trusted adult to help you contact a psychologist, addictions counselor, social worker, interventionist, or psychiatrist to coordinate the meeting. Any family members and close friends may be allowed to attend. The group will determine a possible course of action to help your mother get help. You all might look up treatment facilities and generally learn more about addiction in order to understand what your mother is going through. If you find yourself in a situation where your mother needs immediate help or support, call the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment Hotline at 1-800-234-0246. Or, call 911 or your local emergency department. If your mother's drug use has placed you in danger or you are being abused, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE.
Summary: Know your rights. Tell a trusted adult. Participate in an intervention. Make a call for help.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you find yourself unable to focus while drinking, it can be helpful to return your attention to your breathing. Using your breath as a focus point has been shown to help you return to the present moment and situation. Although you will still be inebriated, paying attention to your breath can give you something to focus on and a moment to catch your thoughts. If you've had a large amount of alcohol, it can be easy to lose track of yourself and your surroundings. If you need something to focus on, paying attention to your senses can be a good idea. By bringing your attention to the sounds, sights, or even something like how warm or cold you feel can give you something to focus on. If you're too drunk and are having difficulty maintaining focus on your surroundings, try talking with a friend. Tell them you are too drunk and need help. Your friend will help you to stay safe and give you something to focus on, giving you some level of control over your situation. Talk with your friends. Engaging in a conversation can help you stay focused. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask your friends.
Summary: Focus on your breathing. Concentrate on your senses. Pay attention to those around you.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When we try to be someone that we're not, it adds tons of stress, guilt, and unhappiness to our lives. We can hope all we want to be a different person than we are, but that's not really how people work! You just have to be yourself and embrace the person that you are. Don't worry about what other people say or what they want you to be. It's not their life: it's yours. Life is all about getting to do things that bring you joy. When you live life really well, you perfectly balance doing the hard stuff, the fun stuff, and the stuff that helps others. Of course, some of us tend to focus too much on the hard stuff or we forget to take time out for ourselves. You have to pursue the things that make you happy, regardless of what other people think, or you will never feel fulfilled. Sometimes you need quiet time to focus on your own problems and decompress. It can be hard, in the loud mess that is life, to find time for this but it is very important for your own happiness and ability to handle the tough stuff in life. Try taking a weekend away at the library to read and relax. Sit alone for lunch sometimes to get away from the drama. Helping others is one of the most powerful things we can do to give ourselves a sense of fulfillment and peace. Helping others give us a purpose and lets us feel like we accomplished something great. If you find that nothing else in life is giving you a sense of peace, try helping people in serious need. You can volunteer at a local soup kitchen or at your local community center, tutoring for adult literacy classes. Having a goal that you can work for can really help when you're feeling lost and aimless. Really, what's the point in life if you don't have something to work towards, right? Find something that you want for yourself and then figure out what you have to do to pursue it. You'll find a zen-like peace when you're working with all your soul devoted to a single goal. Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano maybe? Maybe what you really want to do is have a child?
Summary:
Be yourself. Pursue what makes you happy. Take time out for yourself. Help others. Create goals.