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February eNewsletter: Are Parents Addicted to “Emotional Drugs?”

Are Parents Addicted to Enabling? Our new television public service announcements (PSAs) have parents talking. Part of a campaign titled “Emotional Drugs,” these spots shed light not only on the harmful behavior of teen drug and alcohol use, but on …

In Case You Missed It: Excerpt from “Meet The Parents Hour” with Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern

The Partnership at Drugfree.org featured award-winning TV personality, chef and father Andrew Zimmern during an exciting, live chat and Q&A with our Facebook community this week. Having just celebrated 20 years in recovery, Andrew opened the online discussion by sharing …

The Partnership at Drugfree.org Named Finalist in PR News Nonprofit Awards

The Partnership at Drugfree.org is proud to announce that our Meet The Parents Hour was named a finalist in PR News’ Nonprofit PR Awards in the category of Facebook Communications Campaign. PR News’ Nonprofit PR Awards Program is dedicated to …

Podcast: Helping Your Kids Avoid Drugs and Alcohol

Research shows that kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs and alcohol from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use. December’s podcast, presented by CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org, presented practical advice on …

Join the Conversation! 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 …

A Prevention Message with an Unexpected Twist

Armed with the knowledge that Latino kids are at higher risk for drug use and addiction than their non-Hispanic counterparts, we teamed up with marketing communications agency Wing to help educate parents about the issue.  A new, 30-second public service …

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 …

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Podcast: Understanding the Developing Teen Brain

Have you ever wondered why your teen acts the way she does? A recent podcast, presented by CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org, helps you understand why the developing teen brain is more vulnerable to drugs and alcohol, and what …

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 …

December eNewsletter: Wrapping up 2011 with New Parent Resources

2011 Commissioner’s Play Healthy Award Winners Announced! Susan Mayberry, a youth coach and teacher from Overland Park, Kansas and Carlos Umana, a teen athlete from El Paso, Texas, were honored by The Partnership at Drugfree.org and Major League Baseball, with …