DrugFreeAzKids News
Back to School Webinar Listen Now!
In case you missed our webinar tonight, here's a link to listen. The webinar is a great place to start as kids head back to school. You will hear about why kids use drugs, current drug trends, how to establish a family policy and 6 steps that you can take to reduce the chances your child will drink or use drugs. The webinar runs about 35 minutes with the last 20 minutes devoted to questions and answers.
'Bath Salts' - The Deadly New Drug
Here is an article that I may be re-posting but I think it's worth reading again. And for more information on synthetic drugs, visit our website.
3 out of 4 young adults in treatment admit to using someone else's medical marijuana
A survey of youth in substance abuse treatment programs in the Denver area found that approximately 74% of them used another person’s medical marijuana. The study, published last month in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, also found that adolescents who used medical marijuana had an earlier age of regular marijuana use, more marijuana abuse and dependence symptoms and more conduct disorder symptoms than those who did not use medical marijuana.
Pot Shops Shut Down in Los Angeles
The crackdown on the medical marijuana business reached a new level this week. The city council in L.A. voted to shut down 762 marijuana shops. The vote was 14 to 0 to shut down the dispensaries. Jose Huizar said the ban would be enforced, especially against problem dispensaries that have drawn complaints from neighbors. “Relief is on its way,” he said.
Local Crackdown on Bath Salts
The AZ Republic reported that DEA and local law enforcement executed "at least 17 Phoenix- area search warrants" as part of the national crack down on synthetic drugs on Wednesday.
Nationwide Crackdown on Synthetic Drugs
USA Today reported federal and local law enforcement raided dozens of businesses in nearly 100 cities suspected of selling synthetic drugs. These drugs seem to be making the news a lot lately.
Making the News - Bath Salts
This article is about a mom who smoked bath salts just two days after giving birth and as a result has landed herself in jail with an aggrevated assult charge. Another reason stay away from this horrible drug!
Release of PATS Hispanic Teens Data
The Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS), found more than half of Hispanic teens (54 percent) reported having used an illicit drug in the past year, versus 42 percent of African-American teens and 39 percent for Caucasian teens.
Teen's Risk Factors
Here is another good read about your teen's risk factors for drug addiction and how to assess them. Once again I am encouraging everyone who has teens in their life to read up and stay informed. By having this knowledge and putting it into action, you can help your teen avoid a lifetime struggle of addiction.
Designer Drug Scare
This is a very informative article about Spice, K2 vs. Bath Salts. I am encouraging everyone to read it and read it again. It's so important to stay informed about these very very dangerous "drugs." Read on...
Melanie Haiken, Contributor
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