by Ben Conrad | Nov 18, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
A recent report from CNN states that a common household item, hand sanitizer, is being ingested by children more frequently. According to an analysis by the Georgia Poison Center, poison control centers across the U.S. have seen a nearly 400 percent increase in calls...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 16, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
DrugFreeAZKids.org understands the importance of communicating with your children. We want to share the necessary tools and information with you for starting these important conversations. Talking with your child about the dangers of drugs can reduce the chance of...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 9, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
As parents, we know we need to do all we can to make sure our kids make good decisions. We also know that teens need to understand the consequences of their actions. But, what happens when there are clear negative influences in your teen’s life? Should parents speak...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 4, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
As more research is done to better understand the prevention, intervention and treatment of substance abuse disorders, more is known about the importance of recognizing the need for trauma resolution and of teaching shame resilience. When a person experiences...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 4, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
While many of us associate Thanksgiving festivities with turkey, shopping and family time, did you know that some teens have something completely different on their minds? They might be gearing up for Blackout Wednesday. If you think Blackout Wednesday has anything to...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 4, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
A new study lends support to keeping the current national minimum drinking age at 21. The Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs study suggests that lowering the minimum drinking age to 18 could increase the high school dropout rate. Researchers say access to...
