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National Study: Teen Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs Up 33 Percent Since 2008, Stimulants Contributing to Sustained Rx Epidemic

By | April 22, 2013 | 4 Comments | Filed in News Releases

 Parents’ Lax Attitudes and Behavior Linked to Teen Rx Drug Misuse and Abuse ~ Nearly One-Third of Parents Believe Stimulants Can Improve Academic Performance, Even for Teens Who Do Not Have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ~ New York, NY – April …

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NPR Interviews Our Founding Member & Senior Program Officer Tom Hedrick

By | February 22, 2013 | Leave a comment | Filed in Our Blog

This week, NPR interviewed our Senior Program Officer and founding member Tom Hedrick about how parents can address the difficult topic of substance abuse with their kids, even if they have done drugs themselves. In the piece, Tom stresses the …

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The Partnership at Drugfree.org Responds to Surge in Childhood Marijuana Use in 2012 Monitoring the Future Study

By | December 19, 2012 | Leave a comment | Filed in News Releases

Statement of Steve Pasierb, President and CEO New York, NY, December 19, 2012 – The University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future Study (MTF) – an annual survey on teen drug abuse tracking 8th, 10th and 12th graders – shows a …

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In Memory of James E. Burke

By | September 30, 2012 | 1 Comment | Filed in Our Blog

Our Leader.  Our Friend. Our Inspiration. 1925 – 2012 Words cannot adequately convey the sadness and sense of loss we feel at the passing of our friend James (Jim) E. Burke. Jim was a true giant among industry titans, a …

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