Author Archives: Candice Besson

Podcast: What do you do if you think or know your child is using drugs or alcohol?

Do you suspect or know your child is using drugs or alcohol? A recent podcast, presented by CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org, helps you identify what signs to look for in your teen and prepares you with action steps …

Thanksgiving Day Recipes: From Our Family to Yours

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives. Whether your son had a great start to the school year in his recovery dorm or your daughter celebrated her six months of sobriety, there are many milestones to be …

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Major League Baseball and The Partnership at Drugfree.org Present Second Annual Commissioner’s Play Healthy Awards to Exemplary Coach and Teen Athlete

~Susan Mayberry of Overland Park, Kansas and Carlos Umana of El Paso, Texas are Honored~ New York, NY (November 4, 2011) – Susan Mayberrry, a youth coach and teacher from Overland Park, Kansas and Carlos Umana, a teen athlete from …

Podcast: Teen Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medicine Abuse

Did you know that one in five teens has used a prescription drug not prescribed to them by a doctor?* September’s podcast, presented by CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org, explored teen abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and what …

You’re Invited! Free Telephone Seminar Series: Drug and Alcohol Awareness

CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org are hosting a monthly series of telephone seminars that will help you better understand today’s changing landscape of substance abuse. The seminars are free and there is no registration required. They’re open to any …

15th Annual PRISM Awards Showcase Airs This Sunday, September 25

~Honors Entertainment Industry’s Depiction of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues~ The Partnership at Drugfree.org is proud to be a sponsor of the 15th annual PRISM Awards Showcase. Hosted by the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated …

New Telephone Seminar Series: Drug and Alcohol Awareness

CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org are kicking off a monthly series of telephone seminars that will help you better understand today’s changing landscape of substance abuse. The seminars are free and there is no registration required. They’re open to …

MLB Star Pitcher C.J. Wilson Teams Up With The Partnership at Drugfree.org to Encourage Healthy Play

New York, NY- August 23, 2011– Texas Rangers’ All-Star pitcher and philanthropist C.J. Wilson is partnering with The Partnership at Drugfree.org to promote the importance of a drug-free lifestyle and practice of healthy competition with a digital and grassroots effort, …

Major League Baseball Charities and The Partnership at Drugfree.org Announce the Second Annual Commissioner’s Play Healthy Awards

New York, NY (July 21, 2011) – The Partnership at Drugfree.org, in conjunction with Major League Baseball Charities (MLB), today announce the second annual Commissioner’s Play Healthy Awards to celebrate extraordinary individuals on and off the playing field.  The awards …