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What Do Our Kids Need Now for Successful Independence Later?

Independence Day is a celebration of the foundation of our democracy and all the freedoms it brings. Often, alcohol is present at such summer celebrations. It’s worth considering the kind of messages about drinking we’re sending our kids through our behavior.

411 Drug Series: Inhalants

DrugFreeAZKids.org understands the importance of communicating with your children. We want to share the necessary tools and information with you for starting these important conversations. Talking with your child about the dangers of drugs can reduce the chance of them using by up to 50 percent. This is why we are bringing you a series of regular blog posts, each focusing on a specific drug. It will cover the drug’s common names, effects and the important details parents should know.

Thanking Fathers

Father’s Day is approaching and let’s face it, the duties of a father are never-ending.  Providing for and keeping your child healthy and happy are an integral part of fatherhood.

411 Drug Series: Cocaine

DrugFreeAZKids.org understands the importance of communicating with your children. We want to share the necessary tools and information with you for starting these important conversations. Talking with your child about the dangers of drugs can reduce the chance of them using by up to 50 percent. This is why we are bringing you a series of regular blog posts, each focusing on a specific drug. It will cover the drug’s common names, effects and the important details parents should know.

Table Talk: Summer Fun With Your Kids

What kind of activities do you have planned for your family this summer? There’s no need to be stuck on ideas because there are plenty of fun things to do around Arizona! From planning a hiking trip to visiting a museum, we have a list of cool places the whole family will enjoy.

·         Journey back to the Wild West by visiting Tombstone and give your kids an educational experience by walking through the historical streets or taking one of the many popular tours.

Flakka and Bath Salts: The Scary Similarities

A recent rodent study from the Scripps Research Institute found that the new synthetic drug known as “flakka” appears to be as potent and addictive as “bath salts”, which are illegal in the United States.  Over the

Teen Substance Abuse and America's Drop-Out Crisis

According to a recent report by The Institute for Behavioral Health (IBH) in partnership with the Center on Young Adult Health and Development (CYAHD) at The University of Maryland School of Public Health, the problems of failure to graduate high school and substance abuse are closely interrelated.  It is difficult to tease out which is the cause and which is the effect.

411 Drug Series – Flakka

DrugFreeAZKids.org understands the importance of communicating with your children. We want to share the necessary tools and information with you for starting these important conversations. Talking with your child about the dangers of drugs can reduce the chance of them using by up to 50 percent. This is why we are bringing you a series of regular blog posts, each focusing on a specific drug. It will cover the drug’s common names, effects and the important details parents should know.

411 Drug Series: Alcohol

DrugFreeAZKids.org understands the importance of communicating with your children. We want to share the necessary tools and information with you for starting these important conversations. Talking with your child about the dangers of drugs can reduce the chance of them using by up to 50 percent. This is why we are bringing you a series of regular blog posts, each focusing on a specific drug. It will cover the drug’s common names, effects and the important details parents should know.

Keep Calm and Talk Early

Pot and meth and Molly, oh my!  Parenting can be a tough job and knowing what types of drugs kids may be exposed to can feel overwhelming.  What drugs should we talk to kids about and at what age?  Since kids who talk with their parents about the dangers of drugs and alcohol are up to 50% less likely to use, it is important to talk early.  But knowing exactly what to say and when to say it is som