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Whippets (Nitrous Oxide): Dangers, Deaths, Lawsuits, State Bans & What Parents Need to Know

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Because whippets (nitrous oxide/N₂O) are increasingly appearing in corner stores, gas stations etc. and are ever-evolving, CANDLE, Inc. maintains this article as a resource for parents, prevention professionals and communities encountering the problem. We will continue to add important research, news and legislative developments while preserving the timeline of how one community confronted the problem … Read more

7-OH Opioid joins “Gas Station Heroin” List

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Retail outlets like gas stations are selling products that contain manufactured drugs – even some acting like opioids in some products, like caffeine shots, vapes, drinks, pills and more.

TeenBrain-itis: 5 Signs Your Teen Might Have It

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“TeenBrain-itis”: 5 Signs Your Teen Might Have It (and How to Treat It!) By Norma Norris | CANDLE, Inc. / Reality Tour® Teens need to understand their brain development Wait — Your Teen Did What Now? If your tween or teen just made a baffling or hilarious decision, don’t panic. It may not be attitude … Read more

3 Coping Skills Parents Can Teach Teens to Prevent Substance Abuse

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During their teenage years, kids can push boundaries as they develop into adults. As teens move towards independence, it’s important for parents and caregivers to encourage children to explore and expand their experiences safely. At this time in life, their brain is wired for risky behavior and that must be safely channeled.  Sometimes, teens turn … Read more

Fentanyl, Xylazine, Nitazene Raising the Risk for Teens

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The DEA issued a national alert for the deadly drug Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, that has entered the illegal drug supply. Sometimes referred to as tranq, the drug is paired with fentanyl in clandestine labs that mainly produce fake pills. Fentanyl is the drug that has been pushing the overdose death rate skyward to 109,000 … Read more

Beyond the Buzz: Caffeine Hazard

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Caffeine may be the first thing on your mind when you wake up. Whether you down a cup of java or reach for a Coca Cola, many count on the first beverage of the day to power through morning brain fog. Energy drinks and those energy shots at your local convenience store can easily become … Read more

Being a College Intern at the Drug Prevention Nonprofit – CANDLE, Inc.

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I am a current college intern at CANDLE, Inc.’s Reality Tour which is a nonprofit organization that educates communities about youth substance abuse and teaches children to “See Beyond the Next 10 Minutes.” Why did I choose Reality Tour? I chose this internship because I wanted to be a part of something bigger that makes … Read more