DrugFreeAzKids News
Six Things Parents Can Learn from Teachers for Back-to-School Success
On Wednesday the 13th, DrugFreeAZKids.org had a great webinar about the “Six Things Parents Can Learn from Teachers.” If you were unable to attend, here is a quick recap on what was discussed.
Do you know the dangers of cough medicine?
As a parent, it is important to be aware of the many dangers out there, especially when it comes to over-the-counter drugs such as cough medicine. In Arizona, 1 out of every 10 teenagers, grades 8-12, has abused cough medicine.
Most over-the-counter cough medicine contains Dextromethorphan or DXM. Currently, DXM is popular among teenagers as it can cause an immediate “high” and it is cheap and easy to buy.
Back-to-School
The summer flew by, and it’s nearly time for school to start. Juggling work, schedules and back-to-school shopping can be stressful on a parent. But what about your children?
For kids, a new school year can bring the stress of new teachers, new friends and new influences. Peer pressure is always a concern and parents need to be aware of what their children are being exposed to.
Summer Reading
Are you ready to see your kid absorbed in something other than their cell phone this summer? Encourage reading! Good literature can provide an escape from summer boredom. Additionally, they’ll improve their vocabulary and strengthen reading skills like comprehension, fluency and inference.
Increasing Teen Use of Synthetic hGH
Today’s national survey results about synthetic hGH and increasing teen use, among both girls and boys, is concerning. hGH is medically prescribed for certain conditions and off-label use is prohibited by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instilling Responsibility
Every day we have to make decisions. No matter how old we are, we face the demand of daily decision-making and the responsibility it brings. It is a parent’s responsibility to build a foundation in their child’s life so that the child will be more likely to make healthy decisions and grow to become a confident, independent adult. How do we accomplish this?
Introducing DrugFreeAZKids.org!
Did you notice our new name? We are pleased to introduce DrugFreeAZKids.org.
The name change is a direct reflection of our focal point – the prevention of drug and alcohol use among children and teenagers in Arizona.
With Freedom Comes Great Responsibility
Your kids are growing up and have been begging you for more freedom. They want to stay up later, stay out longer with friends; the list is endless! But the more freedom your kids have, the more responsibility they should take on. An important life lesson every child needs to learn has to do with the relationship between responsibility and accepting the consequences for their choices.
Keeping Your Teenagers Safe During Independence Day
The 4th of July is full of celebration and cheer – honoring our country’s freedom and spending quality time with family and close friends. Is your teen ready to handle the responsibility of his increasing freedom as he grows? It can be a dangerous holiday for teen drivers travelling to and from events. Statistics show that the 4th of July is the deadliest holiday on the road.
Reefer Sanity
Marijuana is a hot topic these days, with the recent legalization of the drug in Colorado and Washington. Many people are wondering what the big deal about marijuana is, and why it’s illegal. Kevin A. Sabet, author of Reefer Sanity, dives into these issues and talks about the myths of marijuana.
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