by Ben Conrad | Mar 21, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
From prevention to treatment, we have the resources and tools to guide you every step of the way in keeping your kid drug free or getting your teen back on the path to being drug free. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, friend or relative, there comes a time when you...
by Ben Conrad | Mar 16, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Alcohol is well known to be addictive and alcoholism is one of the most common substance abuse disorders. While there are few studies to show how it is linked to illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin, it’s important to note that alcohol is still considered a...
by Ben Conrad | Mar 15, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
by Ben Conrad | Mar 14, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Talking to your kids about making smart decisions when they’re faced with situations involving drugs and alcohol is pivotal while they’re in middle school. Since the average age when kids try drugs for the first time in Arizona is 13, it’s safe to assume that they’ve...
by Ben Conrad | Mar 9, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Self-validation is fundamental to the development of children and adolescents. This is foundational for the growth of a young person into someone who has internalized the belief that she knows and can act on what is right for herself (or himself). As Denise Durkin,...
by Ben Conrad | Mar 9, 2016 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Self-validation is fundamental to the development of children and adolescents. This is foundational for the growth of a young person into someone who has internalized the belief that she knows and can act on what is right for herself (or himself). As Denise Durkin,...
