Schools & Kids
05/16/2026 · Delta
What Delta Parents Should Know About Teen Marijuana Vaping and Smoking
Both smoking and vaping marijuana expose Delta teens to lung damage and may interfere with brain development during a critical period, researchers say.
What Parents Should Know About Marijuana Withdrawal in Teens
Teenagers quitting regular marijuana use experience withdrawal symptoms lasting weeks, including anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and nausea. Parents should know the timeline and symptoms to support their teens through the process.
05/16/2026
Parents Should Know: MDMA Creates Psychological Dependence in Teens
MDMA creates psychological dependence in teens by altering how their developing brains process pleasure and stress. Street Molly often contains dangerous additives, and repeated use disrupts serotonin signaling.
05/16/2026
What Delta Residents Should Know About Marijuana Overdose
Marijuana overdose rarely proves fatal but can trigger severe anxiety, hallucinations, and physical symptoms. Delta residents should know the warning signs and who faces the greatest risk.
05/16/2026
Vaping Now Most Common Tobacco Use Among Delta Youth
Electronic cigarettes have become the most common form of tobacco use among Delta youth, replacing traditional cigarettes as the primary concern for parents and health officials.
05/16/2026
Hotboxing in Cars Carries DUI Charges, Criminal Records for Delta Teens
Hotboxing—smoking marijuana in a car—can result in DUI charges and criminal records for Delta teenagers, even in states where cannabis is legal for adults.
05/16/2026
Signs of Cocaine Use: Why Facial Puffiness Develops
Facial puffiness among cocaine users results from inflammation and vascular damage, not weight gain. The effect differs from normal bloating and does not improve with diet or hydration alone.
05/16/2026
How Often Do You Have to Use Marijuana to Be a Heavy User?
Health officials classify marijuana use of 20 or more days per month as heavy or chronic use. Clinicians also assess how the drug affects daily functioning and whether users develop tolerance and withdrawal symptoms.
05/16/2026
Family Therapy, Skills Training Work Best for Teenage Addiction in Delta
Research shows family involvement and behavioral therapy produce the best results for teenage addiction treatment in Delta. Addressing co-occurring mental health conditions is critical to preventing relapse.
05/16/2026