by Ben Conrad | Jul 29, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
While our blogs often tackle parenting struggles and strategies involving school-aged kids, there is a lot that parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers can do to lower the risk of substance abutse, even at these early stages. Research shows that early childhood...
by Ben Conrad | Jul 27, 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 | Jul 22, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Let’s face it, talking about marijuana with your kids can be a challenge. In Arizona and several other states, medical marijuana has been legalized, and a few states have recently legalized the sale of recreational marijuana. Marijuana use is becoming more...
by Ben Conrad | Jul 20, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
When it comes to disciplining teens, you may experience a power struggle. Your teen’s irresponsible behavior can make them defensive because they do not want to take ownership or they feel like you are not on their side. There are tactics to help effectively end a...
by Ben Conrad | Jul 15, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
There is a new development on the horizon that has significant implications for the societal problem of addiction and drug enforcement. The journal Nature Chemical Biology has just published an article regarding research that has yielded a single yeast cell that can...
by Ben Conrad | Jul 14, 2015 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
When it comes to risk of abusing harmful substances, studies show that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth are significantly more at risk than those who do not identify as LGBT. One study indicated that substance abuse among lesbian, gay, and...
