by Ben Conrad | May 26, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Smokeless tobacco does not make the headlines very often these days, but the health risks remain high for users. While many people believe it is less dangerous than using cigarettes, the risk of cancer and other diseases is still present. There are multiple forms of...
by Ben Conrad | May 23, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
This May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For more than 65 years, the US has observed this awareness day to spread the message that mental health concerns should be addressed early and effectively. Created by Mental Health America, this year’s Mental Health Awareness...
by Ben Conrad | May 16, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
The preteen years are critical in making sure that a parent’s message resonates with children. As they begin to find their way in the world and value their friends’ opinions while questioning their parents’ views, those messages may be challenged. However, it’s...
by Ben Conrad | May 12, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Although alcohol is the most commonly used substance among youth year-round, graduation season celebrations offer additional occasions for underage drinking. According to the 2015 Monitoring the Future survey, 64% of 12th grade students have consumed alcohol in their...
by Ben Conrad | May 9, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
What does a first-grader’s reward chart have to do with smoking a joint down the road? It’s not as much of a stretch as you might think. A strong sense of character can prepare and protect our children against the many risks facing them as they grow up, including drug...
