by Ben Conrad | Sep 26, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Have you or a loved one been affected by prescription drug abuse? Join @medicineabuse and Pledge to #endmedicineabuse http://tinyurl.com/9rnopwd
by Ben Conrad | Sep 26, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
About 2.3 million children and adults abused prescription drugs for the first time last year, according to a new government survey on drug use in America. That’s about 6,400 new prescription drug abusers a day—taking everything from pain relievers and tranquilizers...
by Ben Conrad | Sep 24, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
by Dale Guthrie, M.D., President of The American Academy of Pediatrics, Arizona Chapter The abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines is one of the biggest problems in Arizona today. Severe consequences of medicine abuse, such as trips to the...
by Ben Conrad | Sep 11, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
A good article written By TRI Ken Winters PhD and Amelia Arria PhD To paraphrase a former First Lady, “What goes on in the White House is never as important as what goes on in your house.” As the evidence mounts of the negative effects of medical marijuana laws in...
by Ben Conrad | Sep 10, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
This past Saturday, September 9, was Grandparents Day, a special day for kids to spend quality time getting spoiled by their good ole Grams and Gramps. But for more than 100,000 children in Arizona, their grandparents or other adult relatives are more than extended...
by Ben Conrad | Sep 10, 2012 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Now that the new school year has begun, parents have had the chance to talk to their kids about new friends, teachers, and exciting new lessons. It’s also a good time to have conversation about making smart, healthy choices. A lot of changes happen in the beginning...
