by Ben Conrad | Oct 7, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
According to a recent report from CNN, several cities across the United States have seen a rise in overdoses related to synthetic marijuana. Its use has been reported in several southern and northeastern U.S. states, prompting officials to issue health warnings. The...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 5, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
The Way Out West (WOW) Coalition has expanded its focus to include not only underage drinking prevention but also marijuana and prescription drug awareness and prevention as a result of the findings from its 2015 WOW Coalition Needs Assessment for Buckeye, Arizona....
by Ben Conrad | Oct 1, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a substance abuse-related risk that is detrimental to children from birth onward throughout their lives. When a child is exposed to alcohol in utero, a spectrum of negative outcomes becomes possible. Depending on a variety of factors, like...
by Ben Conrad | Sep 28, 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 | Sep 23, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Many people make assumptions about kids who get drawn in to a problem with drug or alcohol use. Some common beliefs are that kids who run with a “bad crowd” are the ones most likely to use, or that the warning sign for parents is rebellious behavior. Although it is...
by Ben Conrad | Sep 21, 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...
