by Ben Conrad | Feb 9, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Happy Valentine’s Day! Main Dish: In the spirit of this loving time of the year, have some fun with your child to show your appreciation of them. Here are five fun activities to LOVE with your child: 1. Bake Valentine’s Day heart-shaped pancakes. 2. ...
by Ben Conrad | Feb 4, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
A recent survey of American 8th, 10th and 12th graders shows that marijuana edibles are popular among teen marijuana users, especially in states that have legalized medical marijuana, such as Arizona. The 2014 Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF) measures drug use and...
by Ben Conrad | Feb 2, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Did you know that giving your teen sleep or anxiety medications to help them sleep or calm them down might be doing them more harm than good? A recent study by the University of Michigan shows that teens who are prescribed medications for sleep or anxiety are up to 12...
by Ben Conrad | Jan 28, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Subject line: “Have you ever said this to your child?” “What were you thinking?” Most parents have said this to their tween or teen, or at least thought it, at one time or another. Sometimes our children can surprise us with impulsive or risky behaviors, and we might...
by Ben Conrad | Jan 26, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
By Brian Marquis, Public Liaison Officer, National Institute on Drug Abuse Many teens are not aware of the serious risks drugs and alcohol pose to their health, to their success in school, and to their future. So the question is: What can communities do to effectively...
