Tag Archives: teens

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 …

Join Us! 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: 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 …

Remembering Dan Burke: Visionary, Gentleman, a True Leader on Behalf of American Families

We remember and honor our friend and a founding member of The Partnership at Drugfree.org, Dan Burke, one of the most accomplished, inspirational and celebrated media and communications professionals of our time. The Partnership, the Burke family and the world lost …

Take the American Medicine Chest Challenge and Help Stop Prescription Drug Abuse

On an average day, 2,500 teenagers will abuse prescription medications—medicines that are often easily accessible in their own homes by simply opening a medicine cabinet or kitchen drawer.  In fact, 12 to 17 year olds abuse prescription drugs more than …

MEDIA ADVISORY: Massachusetts Survey Findings Reveal Parents’ Attitudes and Actions Around Teen Abuse of Prescription Medicines

WHAT:  Join Rep. Liz Malia and Sen. John Keenan for a briefing to share results of a statewide parent survey on attitudes and behaviors regarding prescription drugs, conducted by The Partnership at Drugfree.org.   Prescription drug abuse is of critical …

The Partnership at Drugfree.org Launches 1-855-DRUGFREE Bilingual, Toll-Free Helpline for Parents of Kids Who are Using Drugs or Drinking

~Expert Help for Parents and Families in Need~ NEW YORK, NY – September 20, 2011 – The Partnership at Drugfree.org is introducing a new bilingual (English/Spanish), toll-free telephone helpline, dedicated to helping parents and families who may not have access …

The Partnership at Drugfree.org Responds to National Study on Teen Substance Abuse, America’s #1 Public Health Problem

The Partnership at Drugfree.org responds to national study released today by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University underscores the vital role of parents in preventing drug and alcohol abuse among their children and teens. …

Read the Latest WebMD Article About Teen Privacy

As kids get older, keeping them safe can get complicated. While separating from parents can be healthy, teens are notorious for bad, sometimes dangerous decisions. Parents face a troubling dilemma: Do the dangers of teen drug abuse override the right to privacy? When should parents snoop on their teens? …

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