Vaping Could Up Your Friends’ Odds for Marijuana Use, Binge Drinking Teens using electronic cigarettes are much more likely than those who do not to use cannabis and binge-drink, according… Continue reading Dangers of Vaping
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE PREVENTION VIDEO SERIES
The link below goes to some short videos that parents and educators will find helpful in identifying the risks of youth drug and alcohol use. Most are 60 seconds or… Continue reading DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE PREVENTION VIDEO SERIES
Prevention of Marijuana Use by Youth
Quote and links by Janie Carter, the Drug Free Coalition Project Director and Drug Free Ashley County Chair: “Some of you know that I recently read a book by Laura… Continue reading Prevention of Marijuana Use by Youth
Social Hosting – Bad Idea!
Dear Parents and Grads:This message sent to you by the Drug-Free Ashley County Coalition… What is Social Hosting?It is providing and/or serving alcohol to a young person who is under… Continue reading Social Hosting – Bad Idea!
Reclaiming our Future
The Phoenix Youth and Family Services, Inc. is presenting a Substance Abuse Prevention Conference: Reclaiming Our Future.
Drug Take Back
The Arkansas Drug Take Back is a program developed to help Arkansas families secure, monitor and dispose of the unused prescription medications. Most young adults who abuse prescription drugs get… Continue reading Drug Take Back
Fentanyl Quiz
Less than half of young Americans ages 13-24 and just over a third of teens know that fake pills are manufactured with fentanyl, according to a study commissioned by nonprofit… Continue reading Fentanyl Quiz
10 Talking Tips
10 talking tips for talking to your child about substance abuse.
Drug Free Resources
Here is a link to the National Drug Free Partnership website. The Drug Free Partnership found at Drugfree.org contains a wide range of educational resources, tools and support services for families. The… Continue reading Drug Free Resources
Suicide Prevetion
The first step in suicide prevention is recognizing suicidal behavior. If you or someone you love is experiencing any of these behaviors, it is critical to contact the 988 Suicide… Continue reading Suicide Prevetion