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DrugFreeAZKids.org understands the importance of communicating with your children. We want to share the necessary tools and information with you for starting these important conversations. Talking with your child about the dangers of drugs can reduce the chance of...

A recent report from CNN states that a common household item, hand sanitizer, is being ingested by children more frequently.  According to an analysis by the Georgia Poison Center, poison control centers across the U.S. have seen a nearly 400 percent increase in calls...

DrugFreeAZKids.org understands the importance of communicating with your children. We want to share the necessary tools and information with you for starting these important conversations. Talking with your child about the dangers of drugs can reduce the chance of...

As parents, we know we need to do all we can to make sure our kids make good decisions. We also know that teens need to understand the consequences of their actions. But, what happens when there are clear negative influences in your teen’s life? Should parents speak...

As more research is done to better understand the prevention, intervention and treatment of substance abuse disorders, more is known about the importance of recognizing the need for trauma resolution and of teaching shame resilience. When a person experiences...

While many of us associate Thanksgiving festivities with turkey, shopping and family time, did you know that some teens have something completely different on their minds? They might be gearing up for Blackout Wednesday. If you think Blackout Wednesday has anything to...

A new study lends support to keeping the current national minimum drinking age at 21.  The Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs study suggests that lowering the minimum drinking age to 18 could increase the high school dropout rate.  Researchers say access to...

Quit like a champion! It’s time to kick the habit for good. And, we’re not just talking about a cigarette habit, but an e-cigarette habit, too. The American Cancer Society’s, Great American Smokeout on November 19, has always focused on tobacco use. But with the...

For many across the country, the end of September marks the beginning of fall.  Here in the desert, however, summer tends to hang around a little bit longer with Halloween marking our unofficial start of the new season.  Below is a compilation of past blogs...