Tag Archives: substance abuse

May 25 Webinar: Prevention Connection: Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Raising Healthy Teens

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Adolescents struggling with emotional health problems often go unidentified and untreated. These teens run a significantly greater risk of using illegal drugs and abusing prescription drugs and alcohol. Substance use disorders are also associated with up to 6.2 …

Recognizing National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Today is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (NCMHAD), a day that aims to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and stresses that positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development. NCMHAD is a key …

Veterans with Mental Illness Have High Rates of Substance Use Disorders

Veterans with mental illness often also struggle with substance use disorders, according to a study of records from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. …

National Study Confirms Teen Drug Use Trending in Wrong Direction: Marijuana, Ecstasy Use Up Since 2008, Parents Feel Ill-Equipped To Respond

Sixty-Two Percent of Teens Who Reported Alcohol Use Had First Drink by Age 15 New York, NY – April 6, 2011 – Following a decade of steady declines, a new national study released today by The Partnership at Drugfree.org and …

SPOTLIGHT: Brad Mersereau

The Partnership at Drugfree.org commends Portland musician, activist and supporter, Brad Mersereau, for his steadfast support and staunch dedication to raising awareness about substance abuse. After losing his sister, Laura, when she was just 46, to complications related to alcohol …

A Special Thank You to Dr. Herb Kleber for His Dedication and Continued Support

It’s hard to overestimate the importance of Dr. Herb Kleber, MD, to the intelligent and productive, public discourse on substance abuse and addiction. Whether his audience is Congressional policy makers, national media, medical professionals and fellow board members for leading …

What You Say and What You Do Matters to Your Kids

In case you didn’t see our March newsletter, take a look below. If you’d like to receive them going forward, please sign up here. Welcome to The Partnership at Drugfree.org’s eNewsletter, a monthly update designed to keep you apprised of …

A Personal Tribute to Life Changing Supporters

By Steve Pasierb Last week, we recognized the invaluable contributions of our wonderful friend, Dr. Tom McLellan, and our partners at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA).  Dr. McLellan deserves a large share of credit for spurring the transformation of …

Fred Muench, New Associate Director of Research

Fred Muench has come on board as our Associate Director of Research, focused on helping direct our research efforts and assisting in the development of clinical support services for parents seeking information and assistance on adolescent substance abuse. He brings …

President Obama Addresses Drug and Alcohol Abuse as Public Health Problem

In a discussion hosted on YouTube following the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama addressed drug and alcohol abuse as a public health problem.  Not in favor of legalization, the President suggested combating the issue by changing people’s …