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Top 10 Blogs From 2015
Check out our top 10 blogs from 2015 below! #10 - Do Teen Jobs Really Pay Off? /latest-news/drugfreeazkidsorg/do-teen-jobs-really-pay #9 - Prevention: What’s love got to do with it? /latest-news/drugfreeazkidsorg/prevention-what%E2%80%99s-love-got-do-it...
New Year’s Resolution for Safety
Making safety a priority for your teens during New Year’s Eve allows for a fun and safe celebratory night that puts parents at ease. Last year, we offered simple steps parents can take to safeguard their teen during the New Year’s Eve festivities. This year we want to...
Prescott Valley Chamber Welcomes Expansion of Southwest Behavioral & Health
The Daily Courier Photo/Article; Prescott Valley, AZ The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce was happy to celebrate the expansion of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services with a ribbon cutting on December 14, 2015. Read the full article »
SAMHSA Report Shows No Decline in Teen Alcohol and Nicotine Use
For the first time in a decade, the number of teenagers who initiated use of alcohol and nicotine did not drop, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA) 2014 Behavioral Health Barometer. The report shows that the numbers did not...
Teens Willingly Taking Rides from Impaired Drivers
Many parents and educators often explain to teens the dangers of drinking and driving. Teens know that the consequences of driving drunk can be deadly. But, have they been taught to never take rides from impaired drivers? It’s equally important to teach kids this...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Acquires DrugFreeAZKids.org
AZ Business Magazine Article; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Behavioral & Health Services has acquired DrugFreeAZKids.org, an organization whose Mission is to prevent and reduce youth drug and alcohol use through community education. Read the full article »
Taking Time for Fun During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of family togetherness. Having a positive relationship with your child allows for many things. It allows you to be an influence in your child’s life, encourage better communication, make conversations more open and honest, and diminish power...
Rx Drugs Easy to Access on College Campuses
A new study finds that college students in the U.S. can easily access stimulants and other prescription drugs illegally on campus. According to the 2015 College Prescription Drug Study, 70 percent of the more than 3,900 respondents said it was “easy or very easy” to...
3 Quizzes Every Parent Should Take
An important part of parenting is reflecting on the way we interact with our children. This includes the way we communicate with them, the information we give them, and our overall parenting style. Check out these three quizzes to see how you score. Parenting...
Rude vs. Mean vs. Bullying
When this and previous generations of parents were growing up, bullying was often assumed to be an inevitable part of growing up. Kids today are more aware of the issue of bullying because of awareness, education and prevention efforts. This is a good thing; however,...