How To Prevent Drug Use at Every Age
How old is your child? 2 to 4 Year Old Since the foundation for all healthy habits — from nutrition to toothbrushing— is laid down during the preschool years, this is a great time...
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Drug and Alcohol Use Among Teens at Lowest Rate Since 1990s
American teens’ use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco has declined to the lowest rate since the 1990s, according to an annual nationwide study. The Monitoring the Future study found marijuana use declined this year...
NJ’s Underage Drinking Ordinance
Congratulations are in order for two local towns! Sussex Boro and Lafayette Township recently adopted Underage Drinking Ordinances where they join 20 other towns in Sussex County that can promote these important ordinances. The...
“Talk. They Hear You.” Father-Son Video
A young son is leaving to hang out with friends when his father realizes he needs to talk with him about the dangers of underage drinking. But where does he begin? Listening to the...
Underage Drinking: 5 Ways to Talk About it Realistically
“Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems.” There are few areas where that adage rings truer than with underage drinking. Here are the facts: It’s illegal. Most parents don’t condone it. It’s unhealthy....
Dangers Of Alcohol Overdose After Graduation: Part 1
Graduation from high school or college is a joyous time of culmination and celebration for most students and their families. Nervous energy permeates campuses across the country as young men and women rush to...
Know!- To Bust Summer Boredom
Talking regularly with youth about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs reduces their risk of using in the first place. Know! encourages you to share this Parent Tip with friends and family....
Link Between Underage Substance Use and Problems in Adulthood
SAMHSA News – Link Between Underage Substance Use and Problems in Adulthood Children and adolescents who use alcohol and drugs at an early are more likely to face problems with substance use as adults,...
Talk. Your Children Really Do Hear You
Talk. Your Children Really Do Hear You. April 15, 2014 By Frances Harding Leave a Comment Share this Post If you are reading this, you likely play an integral role in helping young people...
Know! Youth’s #1 Drug of Choice
Quick Quiz: What is the leading drug used by our youth today? If you’re thinking marijuana or heroin, guess again. The answer is ALCOHOL. It has long been and still remains the most widely...
