Lock up the cough syrup. 3.1 million children have consumed large quantities of OTC cough syrup to get high. Yup. By children, they consider 12 years old and up. But still, that is pretty concerning, especially from my point of view as a mom of a few tweens. This comes form the results of a 2006 survey conducted by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The increase is higher among black and Hispanic youths. The increased instances of OTC drug abuse is worrying.

A lot of teens are having sex. But they are being responsible about it. A study of teens across Europe and North America is in, and a “substantial minority” of 15 year old teens admit to having sex. The number varies from country to country, with boys being more apt to report having had intercourse than girls. The good news is that of those who admit to having sex, 82% report having safe sex - using condoms or pills to protect themselves.

Pammy is preggo. I assume when I say Pammy most know I am referring to Pamela Anderson. In case you are wondering, she is still going ahead with the divorce of baby-daddy Rick Salomon. They were married a few months ago. It will be Pamela’s third child. I wish her the best of luck!