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 heroin and people who abuse cocaine are 15 times more likely to get addicted to heroin. Get the facts from CDC's Vital Signs: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/heroin/index.html

06/16/2015

Ever heard of marijuana 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-marijuana-dabbing-trend.ht…

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

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 marijuana, parents are finding it more challenging to talk to their teens about drug use. A new resource for parents, called the “Marijuana Talk Kit” takes this new landscape into account. It provides specific examples for starting conversations and answering teens’ questions about marijuana.

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

03/24/2015

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

E-cigarettes represent a rising public-health risk that threaten to unravel progress made on tobacco 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 marijuana 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

Hookah 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 cigarettes are used to help tobacco users quit smoking, but local authorities said some are using them as a disguise for drugs.