Hot Tub Time Machine 2 - in theaters February 20th

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Let’s face it, we’ve all dreamed about traveling back in time to make right some wrongs, relive our favorite moments or change something about our past. In honor of the release of Hot Tub Time Machine 2 this Friday, February 20th, our team collected a list of places and faces you and your bros would NOT want to see on your journey back through space. Take a look below and be sure to head to a theater near you this Friday to catch Hot Tub Time Machine 2.

1. The Jurassic Period

You may think that dinosaurs are cool and all, but can you imagine walking out the front rock of your cave and being greeted by a sabertooth tiger? No thanks, back in my time traveling hot tub please…

2. The Great Depression

The time period says it all – people were greatly depressed! The American economy was completely abysmal and the average household income dropped 40% from $2,300 to $1,500. Things were so bad, unemployed men would wait in line for hours at soup kitchens just to receive a free coffee and donut.

3. High School

No matter what anyone says, you are not at your peak in high school. Acne, raging hormones and insecurities galore, you’re really just this angsty hot mess trying to survive in a world with people who think they’re cooler than you. Sorry hot tub but please keep me out of those 2003-2007 years.

4. The Revolutionary War

Even the guys from Hot Tub Time Machine 2 don’t want to go back here!

5. Your First Bad Break Up

Remember that time your “awesome” significant other turned out to be a huge jerk and dumped you for no reason at all? Remember how you stayed in bed for weeks wearing those ratty sweatpants, eating three day old pizza, listening to Beyonce’s “If I were a Boy” on repeat? Don’t go back there. You’re better than that.

6. Medieval Times

We’re not talking about the fun restaurant where you eat chicken with your fingers and cheer for the blue knight. We’re talking about the Middle Ages where men wore corsets, eating a hunk of bread could kill you and bridges did not exist. Don’t even get me started on the torture methods. Ever heard of Heretics Fork?!

7. When Your First Pet Died

We all had a puppy, kitten or goldfish who was our best friend. You grow up and love that little critter so much. He sleeps on your bed, cuddles with you on the couch, plays with you outside – he’s basically the most loyal creature in your entire life. Until one day he gets old and your mom tells you that Rover went to live on a farm with plenty of space to run around…or was that just me?

8. The Vietnam War

I mean…this is pretty self explanatory.

9. Your First Car Accident

I totaled my car a few years ago and I have no desire at all to go back in time to revisit that scene, not to mention the huge bill that came along with it. Hey hot tub, can we fast forward through that moment in my life please? Thanks!

10. The 2013 VMAs

You can’t forget it if you tried, so why revisit it?

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How to Teach Your Children about the Dangers of Drugs

Teaching your children about the dangers of drug use can be a sensitive subject. A parent who approaches the topic too aggressively could unintentionally make a child more determined to rebel and get caught up in bad crowd. If a parent avoids initiating a conversation about the subject, however, children will learn about such topics from other, less-reliable sources. Experts at Morningside Recovery Center in Newport Beach, CA have seen it all. Here are just a few of their tips for broaching the subject casually and engaging your child in a productive discussion about the dangers of drugs.

Bring up The Topic During Television Shows

With many modern television shows candidly discussing drugs, parents have an easy way into a conversation on the topic. Parents can start sitting in on television sessions with their children to get an idea of the types of shows they like to watch. If their television lineup consists of police cars and drug lords, concerned parents can easily open dialogue about drug usage. Other parents may opt to restrict what their children watch on television. Regardless, television – or other forms of pop culture - can provide an excellent jumping off point to open up the topic more fully.

Have a Mentor or Spiritual Advisor Visit Regularly

Having support from religious mentors such as Rabbis, Pastors, and Reverends can help keep children away from drugs. A respectable spiritual figure can sometimes explain the dangers of drugs in a calm, graceful, and non-threatening fashion. Sometimes, children are more receptive to hearing this information from an outsider compared to hearing a “lecture” from mom and dad. 

Meet Any New Friends and Acquaintances

Parents who are concerned that their children may become involved with drugs should monitor their children’s acquaintances closely. They should invite new friends and acquaintances over for dinner, especially if their children are exhibiting odd behaviors after they spend time with such people. Young people who are involved in drugs often show tell-tale signs. Some signs of drug use include ignoring curfew, coming home with red eyes, appearing disoriented, being disrespectful to one or both parents, and sleeping long hours. Of course, in many cases, these are just examples of teenagers being teenagers. But it’s important to be aware and take note of any major shifts in behavior – especially as new friends come into the picture. 

High school children often introduce each other to drugs. Therefore, parents must be assertive about the friends that come to see their children. In the worst cases, parents can forbid their children from hanging out with troublesome friends until their parents show up for a discussion.

Even when parents take all the preventative measures possible, it’s still possible that their kids will experiment with drugs at some point in their lives. The therapists at Morningside Recovery have met with recovering addicts from all different backgrounds. Sometimes parents can prevent drug usage, and sometimes they can’t. Do what you can to stay active and involved in your children’s lives to spot a problem before it’s too late. 

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