by Ben Conrad | Nov 1, 2011 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
While most teens and their friends have their highs and lows, toxic friends are characterized by consistent patterns of negativity. Signs of a toxic teen friendship aren’t always obvious to teens and their parents. Here are 20 questions to help your child...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 21, 2011 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
What message does “medical” marijuana send to our kids today? Do our children get that there are serious repercussions of just weed? There’s a great article at renew everyday today that explains why medical marijuana sends a mixed message to our...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 21, 2011 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
On October 21, DEA exercised its emergency scheduling authority to control three synthetic stimulants (Mephedrone, 3,4 methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) and Methylone) used to make products marketed as “bath salts” and “plant food”. Except as authorized by law, this...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 18, 2011 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
Yesterday we got a telephone call in the office asking us about gummy bears and alcohol. I thought, “oh no, what now!” After doing a Google search, I found that a lot of people knew about infusing gummy bears with alcohol and not only did I see hundreds of...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 12, 2011 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
The Partnership at DrugFree.org offers support for parents of a child struggling with drugs and alcohol in their Time To Get Help feature. This month’s expert is Rachel Lauria, MSW, Parent Specialist at The Partnership at DrugFree.org. Here you are able to ask...
by Ben Conrad | Oct 10, 2011 | DrugFreeAzKids.org
At least 40% of our kids 15 years old or younger have seen pictures of kids drunk, passed out, or using drugs on social networking sites according to the Center for Substance Abuse Research. Some kids have reported their first exposure was as young as 10 or 11. ...
