by Ben Conrad | Sep 8, 2014 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Happy Grandparents’ Day! Today is the day we should honor and recognize our grandparents for the contributions they have made. And for some grandparents in Arizona, that means recognizing the significant role they play in helping to raise their grandchildren. Whether...
by Ben Conrad | Sep 2, 2014 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Theresa Londoño, program manager at DrugFreeAZKids.org, along with Jane Duffey and Cindy Sierzchula, were part of The Empowerment Team, a one-hour podcast hosted by longtime Valley television personality Mark Lewis. Jane and Cindy seek to educate and bring awareness...
by Ben Conrad | Aug 25, 2014 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
What AreThey and What Do They Look Like? E-cigarettes and vapor pens have various designs, but they all include a battery, a heating element called an atomizer, and a liquid nicotine cartridge. Street Names: E-cig, E-juice, E-liquid,...
by Ben Conrad | Aug 18, 2014 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
On Wednesday the 13th, DrugFreeAZKids.org had a great webinar about the “Six Things Parents Can Learn from Teachers.” If you were unable to attend, here is a quick recap on what was discussed. 1. Communicate clear expectations. Just because you said it, it does not...
by Ben Conrad | Aug 11, 2014 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
As a parent, it is important to be aware of the many dangers out there, especially when it comes to over-the-counter drugs such as cough medicine. In Arizona, 1 out of every 10 teenagers, grades 8-12, has abused cough medicine. Most over-the-counter cough medicine...
