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DEA Emergency action designates "Bath Salts" and "Plant Food" illegal in the US.
On October 21, DEA exercised its emergency scheduling authority to control three synthetic stimulants (Mephedrone, 3,4 methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) and Methylone) used to make products marketed as “bath salts” and “plant food”. Except as authorized by law, this action makes possessing and selling these chemicals, or the products that contain them illegal in the United States. The Final Order to alert the public to this action was published in the Federal Register. These chemicals will be controlled for at least one year, with the possibility of a six month extension.
Gummy Bears and Alcohol
Yesterday we got a telephone call in the office asking us about gummy bears and alcohol. I thought, "oh no, what now!" After doing a Google search, I found that a lot of people knew about infusing gummy bears with alcohol and not only did I see hundreds of references to this, but also recipes, how to videos and how to serve the gummy bears. This is just the latest in a long list of ways that kids, teens and young adults use alcohol and as a parent it's frightening.
Parents-Time To Get Help
The Partnership at DrugFree.org offers support for parents of a child struggling with drugs and alcohol in their Time To Get Help feature. This month's expert is Rachel Lauria, MSW, Parent Specialist at The Partnership at DrugFree.org. Here you are able to ask questions relating to your curcumstances and she will offer trustworthy advice in English or Spanish.
Parent Alert - Tweens and Teens Report First Seeing Pictures of Alcohol and Drug Use on Social Networking Sites
At least 40% of our kids 15 years old or younger have seen pictures of kids drunk, passed out, or using drugs on social networking sites according to the Center for Substance Abuse Research. Some kids have reported their first exposure was as young as 10 or 11. Experts are afraid that seeing these images may lead our teens to think this behavior is normal. One useful website to help guide you and your child's online social networking is http://onguardonline.gov/topics/protect-kids-online
3 Students Overdosed on RX Drugs - Outcome Could Have Been Worse
The local news reported last night that three 12 year old boys were rushed to the hospital after overdosing on precription drugs at Surprise School in El Mirage. The report said a 12 year old girl, also a student at the school, brought the bottle of pills from home. These are just the latest victims of a prescription drug abuse epidemic in our community. 1 out of 4 high school seniors has used a pain killer without a doctor's prescription and 1 out of 6 eighth graders has misused prescription drugs. These children were lucky, they survived. Too many times, we g
WoW Second Annual Billboard Contest
The Way Out West Coalition lauches "Prevent, Don't Provide Alcohol to Anyone Under the Age of 21" billboard contest. The WoW Coaltion of Buckey is pleased to announce its 2nd annual bill board contest. This contest gives students throughout the City of Buckeye the chance to have their artistic abilities displayed while promoting awareness to the Buckeye community about the issues of providing alcohol to underage youth. The contest is open to students throughout the community of Buckeye, grades 7-12. For more information click on our teen section for the contest appli
DRUGFREEAZ.org Unveils Radio Campaign
October is the month to "talk about prescription drugs" and we have a radio message that will hit the airwaves to help parents take necessary steps to prevent prescription drug misuse in their homes. DrugFreeAZ.org has partnered with HIDTA law enforcement and the Arizona Broadcasters Association to launch this new campaign that will be running on radio stations throughout the state in English and Spanish. Read More
The Partnership at DrugFree.org Launches Bilingual Helpline for Parents of Kids Who are Using Drugs or Drinking
The Partnership at Drugfree.org is introducing a new bilingual toll-free telephone helpline, dedicated to helping parents and families who may not have access to our comprehensive resources at drugfree.org, or who want to reach out and speak to a qualified social worker about their child’s drug use or drinking.
Thank you for coming in out of the heat to support DrugFreeAZ.org!
Thank you for coming in out of the heat to support the DrugFreeAZ.org Mall Walk 2011 presented by GoDaddy.com with ABC 15's Katie Raml. Walkers from across the Valley turned out in their sneakers and favorite team shirts to show their support by walking past more than 240 shops in the air conditioned Scottsdale Fashion Square.
DRUGFREEAZ.ORG’s 2011 Mall Walk to Honor 10th Anniversary of 9/11 with Moment of Silence
On Saturday, September 10, Valley residents will be coming in from the outdoors to avoid the heat and support a great cause, DrugFreeAZ.org’s second Mall Walk at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Billed as the only indoor mall walk in Arizona, this fundraiser is being held on the 10th anniversary weekend of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and as such will be honoring this time in history with a moment of silence.
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