Posts Tagged ‘Partnership for a Drug-Free America’

An increase in synthetic marijuana use among teens

Synthetic marijuana, known by names such as “K2,” “Spice,” and “Blaze,” produce euphoric and psychoactive effects similar to those associated with marijuana.

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New findings on what may lead kids to binge drinking

What can parents do to make sure kids don’t pick up the cues from the many movies out these days that show alcohol use?

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What are synthetic cannabinoids? Free webinar for parents

To help educate parents, community members, law enforcement and healthcare providers, the Arizona affiliate of the Partnership for A Drug-Free America, is offering a free lunchtime webinar on synthetic substances.

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Is your kid drinking Four Loko?

If you suspect that your child is going to parties where alcohol or prescription drugs are readily available, and you’re not sure what you can do about it, then a local Parents Connect workshop might be for you.

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Free workshops on preventing teen drug use

The Arizona Affiliate of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America has announced the launch of AZ Parents Connect, a research-based community education program developed by the Partnership to raise awareness of teen alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug abuse in Arizona by targeting parents, health care professionals and military families. AZ Parents Connect will focus on [...]

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10 tools to fight prescription drug abuse

Intentional misuse of prescription medications is the biggest teen substance abuse challenge today. According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Arizona Affiliate, one out of four 12th graders has used a prescription painkiller without a doctor’s prescription. Even if your kids aren’t yet using, the chances are great they will be offered these and [...]