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The Partnership at Drugfree.org is at the forefront to help families prevent, intervene and get help for their teen with a drug and alcohol problem. We provide resources and guidance for parents, and are an authoritative source on substance abuse addiction and teen health.

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Cassie Goldberg, Manager of Public Affairs

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Cassie Goldberg recently joined The Partnership at Drugfree.org as Manager of Public Affairs, where she will be responsible for implementing public relations strategies for a number of initiatives.  She will handle social media and community relations components that support the …

The Partnership at Drugfree.org calls on NFL and NFL Players Association to Finalize Agreement to Test for Human Growth Hormone

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The Partnership at Drugfree.org responds to recent press reports indicating that the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association regarding a test for Human Growth Hormone is being reexamined and the new testing protocol may not …

Parents Toll-Free Helpline Goes Live

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The Partnership at Drugfree.org recently introduced its new Parents Toll-Free Helpline, a bilingual support service staffed by clinical social workers with practical experience in substance abuse prevention and treatment. The helpline, which can be reached at 1-855-DRUGFREE (1-855-378-4373), provides concerned parents with valuble …

Michelle Fiacco, Manager of Digital Fundraising

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Michelle Fiacco has come on board as the Manager of Digital Fundraising at The Partnership at Drugfree.org.  Michelle joins the organization with more than nine years of experience in direct marketing at nonprofit organizations including direct mail, email, media and …

Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award Winner Honored at Target Field

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This month Patty Sterner, winner of the 2010 Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award, was recognized at Target Field in Minneapolis prior to a Major League Baseball game, for her advocacy of drug-free lifestyles and healthy competition.

Rebecca Moynihan, Director of Special Events

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The Partnership at Drugfree.org welcomes Rebecca Moynihan, our new Director of Special Events.  Rebecca will focus largely on the organization’s 25th Anniversary Gala, and will also be responsible for developing and implementing a number of new fundraising events. Rebecca hails …

Join Former Miss USA Tara Conner for LIVE Facebook Chat on Treatment and Recovery

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Join us for our monthly “Meet the Parents Hour,” a popular, LIVE Facebook Chat and Q&A session taking place this Wednesday, August 24 at 12 p.m. EDT/ 9 a.m. PDT, featuring Tara Conner, former Miss USA and Public Advocacy Consultant for Caron Treatment Centers.

Parent Athlete in Recovery Runs in Support of The Partnership at Drugfree.org

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David Clark, a parent and athlete who is currently in recovery from alcohol abuse, will support The Partnership at Drugfree.org as he runs nonstop through the Colorado Rockies later this month.  Once 320 pounds and battling substance abuse, David is …

Join Melissa Gilbert for LIVE Facebook Chat and Insights on Recovery and Parenting

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Hi, I’m Melissa Gilbert. I’m the national spokesperson for The Partnership at Drugfree.org, and you probably know me best as Laura on “Little House on the Prairie.” I’m still acting, and I’m also an author, a mother and, most importantly, …

July Newsletter: Second Annual Commissioner’s Play Healthy Awards

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Is your son’s baseball coach an outstanding leader? Does your daughter’s volleyball teammate excel at sportsmanship and encourage others to make good decisions? If you know a youth coach or student athlete who displays these admirable qualities, we invite you …

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