Prom is a night that many teens in high school look forward to all year. Take this opportunity to make sure your kids understand the dangers of alcohol and drug use. A common perception many people have regarding prom is that teens having a few drinks...
Steroids are organic compounds which the body makes naturally to combat disease and illnesses and to help balance the body when needed. The most common form of steroids seen in the body is in the form of a hormone. Two of the most heard about hormones that the body...
The internet proves time and time again that it is one of the greatest technologies invented through how much help it provides in everyday life. However, it can also be seen as a potential danger to children due to inappropriate images and videos available online as...
As the holidays come to an end, there is one last celebration of the year. New Year’s Eve is known for spirited festivities and heavy drinking as a way to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another. It’s important that we remember the importance...
A few weeks ago the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission released the results from the 2018 Arizona Youth Survey. The Arizona Youth Survey (AYS) is administered to a sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders across Arizona every two years. The survey measures...
Have you ever thought about getting a lock box for your medications? Using a lock box for medication in your home can prevent accidental overdoses, theft, and potential misuse. Every year thousands of children and teens are harmed by taking medications...
Molly, the common name for the pure crystalline powder form of MDMA or ecstasy, is considered a club drug. A club drug is a drug that teens and young adults commonly use at social events including parties, concerts, raves, and clubs. MDMA affects our mood...
Frequently misused and abused drugs that are often forgotten about are over-the-counter medications. Over-the-counter medications do not require a prescription and include cold, allergy and cough medications that we are able purchase from any pharmacy.** ...
With a heavy focus being placed on the opioid epidemic, it is important that we don’t forget about or disregard the other substances that impact the health and wellbeing of our youth. One such substance is alcohol. The National Institute on Drug Abuse...
Used with permission. © Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. Learn more at www.drugfree.org. In communities across our country, first responders and families alike are equipping themselves with Naloxone (Narcan) to treat a person overdosing from...