One of the most frightening aspects of sending children off to college for many parents is that they will be exposed to alcohol and illegal drugs. Even kids who did not drink or take drugs in high school may find the easy access to these substances, coupled with peer...
Month: October 2017
Sweeping changes made to Maryland drug sentencing laws
The sentence does not always match the crime. There are plenty of people who found themselves at the wrong place at the wrong time, or who made a mistake – or are battling with their own drug addiction issues – who are now facing years and years behind...
Maryland high school counselor charged with sex offense, assault
Often, stories of teachers and other school employees accused of sexual assault involve the alleged abuse of students. However, a high school counselor in Montgomery County is facing multiple charges involving the alleged assault of two women whom he met on...
When should you talk to kids about alcohol? You’d be suprised
If you're the parent of young children and are thankful that you don't yet have to deal with the potential problem of underage drinking, think again. According to a recently-released report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), parents should start talking to...
Football season: Understanding the rules of tailgating
Tailgating: A time-honored tradition among college students and alumni alike. A time to enjoy food, drinks and games outside the stadium before the game – because nothing says “I’m a true fan,” like dressing up in your college’s colors and going to root on your...
How parents can help keep their teen drivers safe
If you have a teen driver in the family (particularly if it's a son), you know how expensive it is to get auto insurance for them. That's because statistics show that teen drivers are the most likely age group to be involved in car crashes.Vehicle accidents are the...
What is ‘stealthing?’
Most people have probably never heard the term "stealthing." However, two members of Congress contend that it is sexual assault and should be dealt with by lawmakers. Stealthing occurs when someone, either a man or woman, removes a condom while having sex unbeknownst...
Underage drunk drivers can pay a big price in Maryland
The fact that it's illegal for anyone under 21 to drink alcohol doesn't prevent young people under that age -- many of them still in their teens -- from drinking and then taking the wheel. While just 10 percent of drivers are under 21, these drivers account for 17...
Study: Teens today are less likely to drink
Maryland parents may find some reassurance in a recently-published study that found that teens are increasingly delaying drinking alcohol. This finding is backed up by a drop in the number of alcohol and drug-related vehicle accidents involving young drivers between...
Preventing underage drinking on Halloween
If you have a teen who's planning to throw a Halloween party at your home, it's essential to ensure that there is no alcohol. Just because you don't serve it, that doesn't mean that someone won't sneak it in.That's why parents need to provide supervision for their...