Parents. The Anti-Drug

07/07/2015

Did you know? People who abuse prescription opioid painkillers are 40 times more likely to become addicted to he**in and people who abuse co***ne are 15 times more likely to get addicted to he**in. Get the facts from CDC's Vital Signs: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/he**in/index.html

06/16/2015

Ever heard of ma*****na dabbing? A new study suggests this dangerous form of getting high is growing in popularity among young people because of the higher THC levels: http://www.livescience.com/51202-ma*****na-dabbing-trend.ht…

Young people who use ma*****na are increasingly turning to "dabbing," a new paper suggests.

05/05/2015

Researchers from Dartmouth's Norris Cotton Cancer Center found teens aged 15-17 years old who had ever mixed alcohol with energy drinks were four times more likely to meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder than a teen who has tried alcohol but never mixed it with an energy drink.

04/28/2015

Very important information if you have teens heading to Lollapalooza this summer. PLEASE make sure to read and discuss with your teens.

Lollapalooza is known as much for its music as it is for costly park damage, outlandish happenings and surprise attendees.

03/26/2015

As more states legalize the recreational use of ma*****na, parents are finding it more challenging to talk to their teens about drug use. A new resource for parents, called the “Ma*****na Talk Kit” takes this new landscape into account. It provides specific examples for starting conversations and answering teens’ questions about ma*****na.

It’s becoming harder than ever for parents to talk with their teens about w**d. Get your free Ma*****na Talk Kit and learn how to have a productive conversation.

03/24/2015

E-Cigs and Va**ng may be more dangerous than the public has been told. Lets look at the facts together and help make educated and safe decision.

E-ci******es represent a rising public-health risk that threaten to unravel progress made on to***co by "re-normalizing smoking behavior" and lurin...

02/20/2015

02/11/2015

"The effects of substances are more permanent on the teen brain. They have more deleterious effects and can be more toxic to the teen than the adult."

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/01/28/381622350/why-teens-are-impulsive-addiction-prone-and-should-protect-their-brains

New research shows that teenagers' brains aren't fully insulated, so the signals travel slowly when they need to make decisions. Neuroscientist Frances Jensen, who wrote The Teenage Brain, explains.

02/09/2015

While the rate of drunk driving has decreased, more people are driving while under the influence of ma*****na or prescription drugs, says a new NHTSA survey

Two federal reports raise worries about drivers who smoke pot or take illegal and prescription drugs.

02/04/2015

Ho**ah smoking is on the rise among teens. It is important to be aware of the risks and communicate those risks to your teens.

01/13/2015

Parenting practices and restrictions when it comes to use can make a big difference with , finds a new study: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/287835.php?tw

Parenting practices and restrictions when it comes to alcohol use can make a difference with adolescent drinking, and there is considerable value to consistent and sustained parental attitudes...

01/08/2015

Something to be aware of...

Electronic ci******es are used to help to***co users quit smoking, but local authorities said some are using them as a disguise for drugs.