Building a Better Relationship with Your Teen

We know the teen years can be challenging. Our children seem to become adults overnight, and make decisions about drugs, sexuality and violence before they understand the consequences. So how can you ensure that your teens develop the skills and character they need to not only survive, but to thrive as they gain independence?

The good news is that it is possible to create harmony and stability in your family while raising your teens to lead responsible and independent lives. Staying close and deepening family bonds becomes even more important during the teen years.

Addicted to Painkillers, Unready for Help

A good article about when a drug addict isn't ready to accept help.  Have a read...

“I’m addicted to painkillers,” J., a thickset construction worker, told me on a recent afternoon in the emergency room, his wife at his side.

Drinking, Drugs & Social Media - What's the Connection?

Teens that spend time on social media sites such as Facebook are at an increased risk of smoking, drinking and drug use. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University conducted a back-to-school survey among teens, 12-17, and found that teens that spent time on social networking sites each day were:

AZ Parents Connect: Discipline - is not a four-letter word

By Kim Obert – a mom and grandmother who leads the DrugFreeAz.org parent workshops

In my role at DrugFreeAz.org, I facilitate parent workshops for parents of tweens and teens. One of the first topics parents want to discuss is discipline. Parents want effective ways to discipline – and they want it yesterday! Most parents are quite perplexed that the discipline used on them by their parents, doesn't seem to work on their own kids.

Marijuana Webinar October 24 at Noon

Marijuana is the most abused illegal drug in Arizona by our kids and the number of youth using marijuana continues to grow. In this webinar, we take a look at marijuana today, the importance of preventing marijuana use among our teens and how we begin the conversation with our kids. We'll also talk about the impact that medical marijuana is having among youth drug use rates across our country.

Rx Take Back Event - Results

Here are the results just released from the DEA of the amount of prescription and over-the-counter medicine that was collected during the fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back event. I would say this was a huge success!

Arizona Residents Dispose of 4 Tons of Prescription Drugs

More than 8,000 pounds of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medicine Collected in Fifth Statewide Take-Back Effort

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Help us hit 500!!

We're now just 4 days away from our 2012 Mall Walk event at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Help us hit 500 walkers this week as we raise money for our parent and family programs. Right now, we are at 413 and with your help we can get 500! Register today by going to our walk site and bring your family out too. It's a fun event with entertainment, food and fun that your kids will love! 

Take the Pledge Today

Have you or a loved one been affected by prescription drug abuse? Join @medicineabuse and Pledge to #endmedicineabuse http://tinyurl.com/9rnopwd

Young Adults Abusing Prescription Drugs