DrugFreeAzKids News

Share Your Holiday Spirit on #GivingTuesday

You’ve kicked off your holiday shopping season and saved money by shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now it’s time to share your generous holiday spirit on #GivingTuesday.

Truth or Myth: "Responsible Teen Drinking?"

Although some parents believe they can teach their kids “responsible drinking” by allowing them to drink at home and providing the alcohol, a new review of 22 studies concludes that this view is misguided.  The Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs reports that researchers studied the association between parental provision of alcohol and teen drinking, and found that it leads to an increase in teen alcohol use.   In some cases, parental provision of alcohol led to increased heavy episode drinking and higher rates of a

Things We Are Thankful For

As we head into Thanksgiving week, our team has reflected on the things that we feel most thankful for:

Leslie: I am thankful for my family and the extraordinary team at DrugFreeAZKids.org – from our staff to volunteer Board and funders that help keep our kids healthy and safe.

Thalia: I am thankful for all my loved ones, the awesome team at DrugFreeAZKids.org and all the schools, communities and families we work with.  

Great American Smokeout

Each year on the third Thursday in November, the American Cancer Society declares a Great American Smokeout to encourage smokers to make a plan to kick the habit. And with the rise in popularity of electronic cigarettes, this day offers an additional opportunity to discuss the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use with your teens.

No Todos Los Latinos Son Iguales

El problema de tabaquismo es un problema latino. Uno en cada 4 niños nacido hoy en día en los EEUU es Latino. Si esos jóvenes empiezan a usar productos de tabaco antes de la edad de 18 años, tiene gran implicaciones para el sistema de salud en este país.

The “Real” Connection - Rx to Heroin

In Arizona, heroin-related deaths have nearly doubled between 2003 and 2013. Our upcoming Rx to Heroin Connection webinar can help you educate yourself on the dangers of teen prescription drug abuse and how using may lead to heroin addiction. 

Are Your Kids Ready For the Ballot Box? Smart Choices Start Now!

Election Day – the day we exercise our right to make choices as citizens. What must we do to prepare our kids for the choices they will be faced with? Society has changed at warp speed since we were being raised. It’s possible that the kind of parenting that worked to prepare us for the society in which we were raised no longer fits the preparation our kids require today. Nowadays, even the way they do math is different!

Tailored Resources Supporting Military Families

There are so many ways that our military personnel and their families sacrifice for our country. Many challenges accompany that sacrifice, including family concerns. We at DrugFreeAZKids.org support our military families with a helpful tool kit containing information on safe guarding kids in military families.

Spooky World of Synthetic Drugs

Recently, more than ever, parents have been searching for everything there is to know about synthetic drugs. This is because synthetic drugs are the fastest-changing drug category and they pose hair-raising health risks.

This Halloween, do not be haunted by the unknown. 

It is important for parents to stay in the know about synthetic drugs and keep up with their evolution in the drug world.

What are synthetic drugs?

Trick or Treat... Pills or Candy

Halloween is right around the corner and candy is packed on every store shelf, kitchen cabinet, and office candy dish.  Also readily available are medicines in purses, cabinets, and counter tops.