Embracing Youth Substance Use Prevention Month
A Call to Action October marks Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, a crucial time for communities, families, and educators to come...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
May 82 min read
How Can I Help Prevent Youth Drug Use?
Here are some tips that can help your kids stay away from drugs: Build a strong relationship with your kids: Establishing trust and open...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 152 min read
5 Tips for Parents Who Suspect Drug Use
If parents suspect that their teenager is using drugs or alcohol, it's essential to address the situation with care and concern. Here are...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 151 min read
5 Tips for Parenting Teens
Parenting teenagers can be challenging, but with the right approach, parents can help their teens navigate this stage of development with...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 42 min read
How can I safely dispose of medications?
"Take it to the Box" programs are initiatives that provide safe and convenient methods for individuals to dispose of unused or expired...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 12 min read
What Parents Should Know About Drugs on Social Media
Social media has many positive attributes, but when it comes to drugs on social media, parents should be aware of the following: 1....
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 12 min read
What are Benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines are a class of prescription medications commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and certain other medical conditions....
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Jan 301 min read
Why is Drug Prevention important?
Drug prevention is important to kids because it helps them to develop healthy habits and make informed decisions about substance use....
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Dec 28, 20231 min read
5 Tips to Help Prevent Teens From Drug Use
Preventing youth from using drugs involves a multifaceted approach that includes education, prevention programs, and supportive...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Harm Reduction - Let's Talk About
Harm reduction is a public health approach that aims to minimize the negative consequences associated with drug use and other high-risk...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Teenage Alcohol Use - What to Look Out For
There are many reasons why a young person might start drinking, including: Peer pressure: Adolescents are often influenced by their peers...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose
Narcan, also known by its generic name naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose rapidly. Its importance cannot be...
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Kids Escaping Drugs
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Best Websites for Substance Use Education
There are several major websites for drug information and statistics, including: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - NIDA provides...
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