by Ben Conrad | Nov 30, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Underage drinking and drug use prevention is officially measured by looking at statistics and data over a number of years. But there is another way to measure the power of prevention and that is through families, just like yours, that have been impacted by our...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 26, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
The results of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Arizona Youth Survey 2012, released last week, show use of prescription drugs to get high decreasing among teens and underage drinking showing a decline as well. “It’s great to see that our prevention programs...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 20, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
The holidays often include celebrating, get-togethers and extra activities – shopping, baking, cooking, and parties! During the hustle and bustle we can be tempted to bend the rules a bit here and there so we won’t miss out on any fun. While stretching bed time an...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 20, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
As Thanksgiving Day quickly approaches, it’s time to think about and reflect on our life’s blessings. While we are eternally grateful for the roof over our head and the food we are so accustomed to eating every day, don’t forget to thank the children in our lives....
by Ben Conrad | Nov 15, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital and CNN’s chief medical correspondent, is the author of the novel “Monday Mornings.” Don’t miss his “Deadly Dose” documentary at 8 p.m. ET Sunday.
by Ben Conrad | Nov 14, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Every day 2,500 teens in the United States try prescription drugs to get high for the first time.(Source: Partnership for a Drug Free America) Nearly half (49 percent) of all college students either binge drink, use illicit drugs or misuse prescription drugs....
