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WesleyGrahamCullen

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Writer On Addiction. Working on 2nd book w/ Clinical Psychologist on ADDICTION. Founder, Facebook Group "Kids on Drugs: Signs, Risks, and How to Get Help!" Author: When Your Child Is Gay (Sterling: 2016). Articles Psychology Today, Health Mag. & more!

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WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 4d

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. Here's quiz for you to take that will educate you about leaders of the LGBTQ+ civil rights education.

1. What is the Mattachine Society?
a) an elite club at an Ivy League college
b) a cult for witches
c) a covert early national gay rights organization in 1950"s

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 5d

It is never too early to have conversations with your kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 6d

Alcohol is by far the most commonly abused substance among teens and young adults.
In 2023, 1.02 million 12- to 17-year-olds reported binge drinking in the last month.
25.44 million 18- to 25-year-olds report binge drinking in the last month.
#alcohol #teens

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 9d

A good video to watch if you have a teen on drugs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bci2...

Teen Substance Use Trends in 2025: What Parents Should Know | Partnership to End Addiction

YouTube video by Partnership to End Addiction

www.youtube.com

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 11d

Looking for answers or information ...go to my blog page where there are many many topics that you might be seeking help for. I wrote it with Parents of Kids on Drugs in mind! #teens #druguse wesleycullendavidson.com/.../when-you....

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 11d

It's #SoberOctober! Spend time this month learning about the benefits of practicing reductions in your drinking and about the role of support groups in recovery with this AJDAA paper: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 13d

College kids and drugs. ballardbrief.byu.edu/issue-briefs...

Substance Abuse Among College Students in the United States - Ballard Brief

The rates of substance abuse among college students in the United States have risen significantly over the last 2 decades.

ballardbrief.byu.edu

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 16d

Get out this weekend and enjoy some YOU time. Take a walk. Take a drive. Visit a pumpkin patch. Enjoy a piece of pumpkin pie. You deserve it.

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 17d

The trend of "Bluetoothing" in the UK. Will it come to the USA? www.nytimes.com/.../bluetoot....

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 18d

Young men and addiction --->https://www.familyaddictionspecialist.com/blog/the-silent-crisis-why-so-many-young-men-are-struggling-and-how-they-can-find-their-way-back

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Mary Beth O'Connor @marybethoconnor.bsky.social · 20d

Research studies increased our understanding of #addiction but we still have much to learn about the optimal duration of recovery supports services, how the intensity or focus of services should change over the course of recovery, and if and when medications can be safely discontinued - Nora Volkow

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American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse @ajdaajournal.bsky.social · 20d

Prevention works by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors ― in individuals, families, schools, communities, society. Visit: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth

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WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 20d

Good reminder what to tell kids about accepting pills from "a friend or stranger" www.facebook.com/reel/4000910...

1.7M views · 40K reactions | Share to spread awareness. This patient was lucky, but countless others will NOT be ❤️‍🩹 | J Mack Slaughter Jr

Share to spread awareness. This patient was lucky, but countless others will NOT be ❤️‍🩹.

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WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 23d

Today is World Mental Health Day. See www.bringchangetomind.org for some wonderful tips and mental exercises to share with your family. #WorldMentalHealthDay

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · 25d

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Oct 3

Here is a bit about my story of my son who suffered with addiction and my "why" as to why I strive to help other parents and youth who are also suffering with addiction. wesleycullendavidson.com/blogs/when-y... #addiction

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Oct 1

In 2011, President Obama issued the first-ever Presidential Proclamation designating this month as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month to pay tribute to all those working to prevent substance abuse in our communities, and to rededicate ourselves to building a safer, drug-free America.

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Sep 29

While this is a U.K. story...chances are high this is happening in the U.S.A as well. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Vapes laced with spice drug sold to schoolchildren on Snapchat

Parents speak of horrific experiences after their school-aged children bought the vape liquid via Snapchat.

www.bbc.com

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Sep 26

World Suicide Prevention Day was September 10th. But every day suicide is attempted. wesleycullendavidson.com/blogs/when-y...

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Sep 24

Increased vaping of cannabis: While overall drug use has decreased, the vaping of cannabis and other substances is on the rise. A July 2025 study found a significant increase in adolescent vaping of THC, CBD, and synthetic cannabinoids. Vaping is very harmful for the lungs. #VapingExperience

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Sep 23

To all those celebrating...

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Sep 19

@peoplemag.bsky.social publishes story on Kratom and the death it has caused one young man. people.com/kratom-overd... #overdose #Kratom

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Sep 16

TIP FOR PARENTS DEALING WITH KIDS ON DRUGS/ ALCOHOL: Engage in a support group designed for families dealing with addiction, such as Al-Anon or Nar-Anon. This can connect you with others who know what it’s like to be in your shoes. #kidsondrugs #parents

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Sep 15

September is Suicide Prevention Month, here are some thoughts from my blog on Suicide Prevention Day last week. wesleycullendavidson.com/.../septembe....

WesleyGrahamCullen @wesleygrahamcullen.bsky.social · Sep 12

Try to make it a good weekend everyone. Get outdoors.
Look at the sky. It's free and it often puts on an incredible show.
~Wesley