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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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National Mom’s Nite Out Spreads Awareness to Thousands of Moms About The Partnership at Drugfree.org

If you’re a mom who needs five minutes of zen or a guilt-free excuse to go have fun with friends, look no further than our new strategic partner, National Mom’s Night Out. We are thrilled to be their national nonprofit …

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness month raises awareness about alcohol abuse, while encouraging people to make healthy and safe choices when it comes to use of alcohol. It also opens a window of opportunity to address underage drinking, which is one of the …

Watch TV News Clips of Our Newly-Released Study on Teen Drug and Alcohol Use

News of our recently released 2010 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) on teen/parent attitudes about teen drug and alcohol use received some exciting television coverage on network and local news broadcasts across the country. Please take a moment to watch …

New Research: Teen Drug and Alcohol Use Headed in Wrong Direction

The 22nd annual Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS), sponsored by MetLife Foundation, confirms a disturbing trend that has emerged among American teens since 2008. Following a decade of steady declines, the study found that teen drug and alcohol use is …

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 …

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 …

New Strategic Partner for the Hispanic Community

We are delighted to announce HispanoSano as a new, digital strategic partner to support our outreach to the Spanish-speaking community and help us provide resources to Hispanic parents and caregivers. Our collaborative efforts aim to heighten awareness of our Spanish-language …