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Put a Thanksgiving Smile on Your Child
While it’s hard to believe another year is coming to a close, at this time of year there is also a sense of renewed hope of what lies ahead. This Thanksgiving when everyone takes turns naming what it is they’re thankful for, we encourage all parents and caregivers to give thanks to the children in their lives who are making good choices. Too often we focus on fixing the negative, but never stop to think about and praise the positive choices our children make every day. Positive reinforcement is sometimes the best way to encourage ongoing good behavior in our loved ones.
We All Need A Little Help Now and Then
A Good Support System
As parents, we want to help our kids grow up strong, healthy and happy. When alcohol and or drugs enter the picture, our plans, hopes and dreams can be hijacked, and we can be left feeling alone and helpless.
A good support system is essential to both the parents and the child that is abusing drugs or alcohol. It’s a good idea to review your network and identify those key people that would serve as supporters in troubled and stressful times before you really need them.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America – AZ Affiliate Unveils New Name, Website and Resources
The Arizona Affiliate of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America announces the launch of its new name and website, DrugFreeAz.org.
A survey of Arizona parents conducted by DrugFreeAz.org shows that parents turn to the internet as their number one source for information about preventing underage drinking and drug use. The new name, DrugFreeAz.org, clearly tells parents where they can find helpful resources and tools.
DrugFreeAz.org Statement on Prop 203 Passage
The passage of 203 translates into a heavier burden on parents and families. When it comes to marijuana use by their kids, parent education and empowerment still remain an urgent need.
Parent Notice - Spice Alert!
There has been a lot of talk recently about a new trend among teens. They are smoking Spice or K2. In fact, an employee here at DrugFreeAz.org received one of those mailbox coupon books and on the back page was an advertisement for spice. Below is a fact sheet developed with information taken from WebMD. Please pass this information along to other parents, school administrators and community members.
Workshop Wednesday
After 9 weeks of meeting together, we have covered a lot of tough topics in the Parent Workshops. Parents are learning new skills and are feeling more confident in the decisions they make regarding drugs, alcohol, smoking and other risky behaviors for their teens and tweens. Parents have learned:
California Got the Pot Vote Right
By Mitchell S. Rosenthal, M.D. - The Partnership at DrugFree.org's Board of Directors
Communicating with Teens
Here's four things to remember when communicating with your teens:
1. Check Your Emotions
Thank you for voting! Prop 203 Update
It appears that there is still a lot of counting to do after Tuesday's election. If you're watching and waiting for the outcome of Prop 203, you'll have to wait a little longer. It looks like we may not know for sure until November the 12th. Below is some information from Ken Bennett at the Secretary of State's Office.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there were an estimated 290,000 early ballots and 84,000 provisional ballots statewide left to count.
Most of the remaining early ballots were dropped off at the polls on Election Day.
Health Plans
