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Synthetic Drugs: What Are the Trends & What Can We Do
DrugFreeAZKids.org invites parents, caregivers, teachers and community members to participate in an upcoming free webinar on synthetic drugs taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Celebrating Family and the New Year
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As we begin the New Year, start the celebration with your family by pledging your love for one another and commitment to a safe, healthy and happy 2015. If you have grade school kids, consider taking the DrugFreeAZKids.org Pledge with them. You can sign, print, and place it on your refrigerator. |
411 Drug Series – Molly (Ecstasy)
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, impacts and the important details parents should know.
New Year’s Eve Safety
We’ve picked out our outfits, made plans for a memorable evening and reflected on the past to create our New Year’s resolutions. As we eagerly wait for the countdown, have we ensured that our teens are going to be safe on New Year’s Eve?
The fun and festivities of the holiday don’t have to end in heartbreak due to teens using alcohol or other drugs.
Here are some simple steps to safeguard your teen on this celebratory night:
Setting a Good Example for the Holidays
The holidays are upon us, which means children are home from school during their break. Many people will host dinners and parties with friends and family members to celebrate the season. Alcohol is often a part of these festivities.
Alcohol is the number-one drug of choice among teens in America, and adult drinking habits during the holidays will influence children of all ages. It’s important to make sure our children don’t associate these festive times with drinking. One way to achieve this is to limit any alcohol consumption to “adult-only” parties.
Energized and at Risk
Energy drinks have become very popular in the marketplace, especially among young people. A study by the American Journal of Health Promotion found that many teens have misconceptions about the safety of consuming these drinks. Often, adolescents mistake these beverages for sports drinks, but the two kinds of products are very different.
Holiday Safety Webinar
Do you have good intentions for holiday safety? We all do, but sometimes we fall short of our good intentions. During this celebratory time of year, it’s crucial to make sure our kids are protected from the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Turn good intentions into intentional action! Join us for a free lunch time webinar on Wednesday, December 17 from noon to 12:30 for a prevention check-in.
Teen E-cigarette Use On The Rise
While the overall use of tobacco by youth continues to decrease, the use of e-cigarettes is on the rise. E-cigarette use among high school students was more than 2.5 times higher in 2013 as it was in 2011, as reported by the National Youth Tobacco Survey. Many youth perceive e-cigarettes to be safe, which is just not the case. There are a number of adverse effects associated with their u
Stress and the Upcoming Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner.
Are your teens showing signs of stress?
This time of the year can be stressful for anyone. Exams and projects are coming due at school and holiday preparation is on everyone’s mind. Through all this, you can help your teen manage the stress.
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, which places a special focus on the dangers of drinking and driving, as well as drugged driving.
Both impairments put drivers, passengers and pedestrians at risk. Drugs and alcohol impair a driver’s motor skills, reaction time and judgment as the substances act negatively on the brain and central nervous system.
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