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Alcohol As a Gateway to Other Drugs
Alcohol is well known to be addictive and alcoholism is one of the most common substance abuse disorders. While there are few studies to show how it is linked to illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin, it’s important to note that alcohol is still considered a...
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Buckeye Teen Speaks Out to Stop Underage Drinking and Drug Use
azcentral.com Article; Buckeye, AZ The Buckeye Way Out West (WOW) Coalition, a collaboration with SB&H's DrugFreeAZKids.org (DFAZK) prevention program, was featured in an op-ed on teen alcohol and drug use. Read the full article »
Talk With Your Kids – Middle School
Talking to your kids about making smart decisions when they’re faced with situations involving drugs and alcohol is pivotal while they’re in middle school. Since the average age when kids try drugs for the first time in Arizona is 13, it’s safe to assume that they’ve...
Every Addict Has a Hole Inside Them That They’re Trying to Fill
The Daily Courier Article; Prescott Valley, AZ Judy Statti, a Recovery Support Specialist at SB&H's Prescott Valley ORS clinic, was featured in an article about heroin, its abuse and the hold it can have on users. Read the full article »
Teaching Self-Control
Self-validation is fundamental to the development of children and adolescents. This is foundational for the growth of a young person into someone who has internalized the belief that she knows and can act on what is right for herself (or himself). As Denise Durkin,...
Teaching Self-Control
Self-validation is fundamental to the development of children and adolescents. This is foundational for the growth of a young person into someone who has internalized the belief that she knows and can act on what is right for herself (or himself). As Denise Durkin,...
How To Turn Discouragement Into Encouragement
Positive Perceptions of Prom
A common perception many people have regarding prom is that teens having a few drinks to celebrate their special night is a Rite of Passage. While most teens are excited to experience this special occasion, prom should not be all about drinking. In fact, alcohol...
4 Connections Between Human Evolution & Substance Abuse
There are many areas of evolutionary human development that bear a significant relation to parenting today and the prevention, intervention and treatment of substance abuse and other risks. Let’s look at a few of these and their connection to drug and alcohol abuse....