DrugFreeAzKids News
What's in Your Cabinet?
The bigger question: Who has access to the contents? According to the Partnership at Drugfree.org, 1 in 4 teens report having misused or abused a prescription drug at least once in their lifetime. A statistic like that means you not only need to think about your own family’s safety, but also worry about other people coming through your home who might also be able to access this medication.
Family Mealtime Made Easy!
One of the most common household questions: “What’s for dinner?”
And it’s a tough one. Between busy schedules, not enough time and picky eaters, you have a problem that stumps many families. But don't let that stop your family from spending this critical time together and catching up on the day.
FDA Rejects Generic OxyContin
Great strides were made against the prescription drug epidemic on Tuesday when the FDA announced that they would not approve generic versions of OxyContin. This move helps restrict the availability of this prescription drug.
Check out the full story, courtesy of The Partnership At DrugFree.org.
Synthetic Drug Law Progress
Arizona made exciting progress against synthetic drugs this week when Gov. Jan Brewer signed a law on Wednesday that keeps synthetic drug manufacturers from modifying the structure of the drug to get around current laws. (Read the full story.)
To learn more about synthetic drugs (Spice, K2 and Bath Salts), join us for an educational webinar on Wednesday, April 24 from 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Safe Celebrations
Prom and Grad nights are an exciting time in a teen's life. Selecting a dress and deciding on a special up-do for their hair may be the easiest decisions they have to make. From selecting a corsage to hiring a limo or party bus, teens and parents have lots of choices. When it comes to drugs, alcohol and other high-risk behaviors, parents can influence the choices their teens will make.
In case you missed our webinar last week, you can still check out the great tips and info from Kim Obert, DrugFreeAz.org Program Manager.
Mobile-Only Social Sharing 101
We have told you before it is a good idea to monitor your child’s digital communications. Between Facebook, Twitter and text messaging, there is a lot a child can be exposed to behind the privacy of a screen. We’ve recommended talking with your children about online etiquette and teaching them the potential dangers of oversharing online. We even suggest having your children’s passwords to occasionally monitor their social networking world.
Working Parents: Positive Parenting Tips
All parents want what’s best for their children and hope they learn to make good choices in their lives and become successful. However, parenting goes beyond wanting, wishing, and hoping. It’s a full-time job. Between busy work schedules, running errands and trying to keep your child on the right path, parents may begin to feel overwhelmed, not just at home, but also in the office.
Syzzurp Making the News
Purple Drank, Lean and Syzzurp, these are just a few of the slang names for using a cough medicine to get high. Recently, Syzzurp made the news because of a reported connection to rapper Lil Wayne’s hospitalization. What this concoction is, is a mixture of a prescription cough syrup with codeine, soda and hard candies to add sweetness. What users may not realize is that the codeine in the cough syrup is in the same class of drugs as heroin and morphine. Codeine is an opiate pain reliever that can be addictive when used in high doses and can be deadly if too much is taken.
Protect Your Kids' Information on Facebook
Just when you thought you were on top of Facebook, they’ve switched up the user settings again.
Addiction in Relationships
Oh, puppy love. Most people remember their first love fondly – an innocent relationship filled with memories of a simpler age. To a teenager, these first relationships can have a profound impact on their life, not only by developing important skills that will help them in future relationships, but also setting them on the path to make good decisions, or in some cases, maybe poor ones.
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