by Ben Conrad | Nov 14, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Safeguard all drugs at home. Monitor quantities and control access. Take note of how many pills are in a bottle or pill packet, and keep track of refills. This goes for your own medication, as well as for your teen and other members of your household. If you find...
by Ben Conrad | Nov 8, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
By: Paul Martinez Teens today are influenced by a wide range of social factors. As parents we assume that friends, television and magazines are some of the biggest influences in the choices our teens make- but that’s not always the case. With the added pressures of...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 26, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Dickie Sanders was not naturally prone to depression. The 21-year-old BMX rider was known for being sweet spirited and warm — a hugger not a hand-shaker. The kind of guy who called on holidays. Who helped his father on the family farm. Who spent countless hours...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 24, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Here is a very good article to read about the signs your teen may be abusing prescription drugs. By Nicholas Kardaras Published October 20, 2012 FoxNews.com, Nicholas Kardaras Gavin Smith (not his real name) sat across from my desk and looked at me with that...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 17, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
We know the teen years can be challenging. Our children seem to become adults overnight, and make decisions about drugs, sexuality and violence before they understand the consequences. So how can you ensure that your teens develop the skills and character they need to...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 15, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
A good article about when a drug addict isn’t ready to accept help. Have a read… “I’m addicted to painkillers,” J., a thickset construction worker, told me on a recent afternoon in the emergency room, his wife at his side. Two years before, after months...
