Are you having Facebook fatigue? Do you feel as though Facebook has turned from a social hub into a family picnic where your privacy has been encroached on? Have all of your family members including your mom, dad, twelve aunts, grandma, and great uncle joined…
In “I’m Gay” — Part 1, we brought you David’s coming out story. This time, I’m going to tell you about JB. His experience is completely different from David’s. Erica: Did you come out to your parents? JB: The person I came out to was…
Although many teens are aware of the legal drinking age and the consequences of consuming alcohol, most don’t seem to be a phased by television shows and movies that display scenes of underage drinking. In fact, if a show is about teens, drinking is almost…
When it comes to extracurricular activities such as sports, band, student government or clubs, it can be hard to know how many activities you can juggle. This is especially true if you have other commitments such as a part–time job or responsibilities at home such…
Eight years ago I had one of those experiences that will go down in history as one of the most rewarding professional and personal experiences of my life. It all started while I was moderating a chat for young women diagnosed with MRKH (an acronym…
Last fall, I embarked on a yoga teacher training program with the intention of bringing the gift of yoga to young people struggling with food and weight concerns. Having practiced yoga for several years, I was truly convinced that gentle movement through yoga postures could…
In my opinion, there needs to be an effective prevention campaign that helps teens and young adults learn real ways to say “No” to things that they don’t want to get involved with, such as drugs and alcohol. I think the reasons why teens use…
When you hear the word hemp, what do you picture? You might think of the rope-like material that people use to make necklaces and bracelets, or maybe you think of a marijuana plant. While hemp is in the same plant family (cannabis) as marijuana, it’s…
Instead of doing research for my homework assignment last night, I found myself reading an article about Madonna. Apparently, she blurted out, “Has anyone seen Molly?” at the recent Ultra Music Festival in Miami. I don’t think she was referring to a lost girl; it’s…
What do the House of Blues, the NYC Electronic Zoo Music Festival, distortions of sensory and time perception, “E”, and long-lasting confusion have in common? In one way or another, they’re all are connected with “Molly” (short for “molecule”), a slang term for MDMA –…