by Ben Conrad | Apr 17, 2013 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Great strides were made against the prescription drug epidemic on Tuesday when the FDA announced that they would not approve generic versions of OxyContin. This move helps restrict the availability of this prescription drug. Check out the full story, courtesy of The...
by Ben Conrad | Apr 5, 2013 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Arizona made exciting progress against synthetic drugs this week when Gov. Jan Brewer signed a law on Wednesday that keeps synthetic drug manufacturers from modifying the structure of the drug to get around current laws. (Read the full story.) To learn more about...
by Ben Conrad | Apr 1, 2013 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Prom and Grad nights are an exciting time in a teen’s life. Selecting a dress and deciding on a special up-do for their hair may be the easiest decisions they have to make. From selecting a corsage to hiring a limo or party bus, teens and parents have lots of...
by Ben Conrad | Mar 28, 2013 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
We have told you before it is a good idea to monitor your child’s digital communications. Between Facebook, Twitter and text messaging, there is a lot a child can be exposed to behind the privacy of a screen. We’ve recommended talking with your children about online...
by Ben Conrad | Mar 20, 2013 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
All parents want what’s best for their children and hope they learn to make good choices in their lives and become successful. However, parenting goes beyond wanting, wishing, and hoping. It’s a full-time job. Between busy work schedules, running errands and trying...
by Ben Conrad | Mar 19, 2013 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Purple Drank, Lean and Syzzurp, these are just a few of the slang names for using a cough medicine to get high. Recently, Syzzurp made the news because of a reported connection to rapper Lil Wayne’s hospitalization. What this concoction is, is a mixture of a...
