Talking To Kids About Drugs and Alcohol
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Talking To Teens About Drugs and Alcohol

In Part 2 of this series on Teens, Drugs and Alcohol, we talked about how to identify the warning sings that may be present when children are using drugs. We also shared with you how to recognize those signs. What we didn’t share was how to approach this topic with your children so that you…

Teenagers Drugs Alcohol - Warning Signs
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Teenagers, Drugs and Alcohol: Warning Signs

In our work with substance abuse treatment in St Louis, we understand that it is hard to discuss the dangers of alcohol and drugs with young people. This is especially true during teenage years as children are open to discovering and learning more about themselves and are influenced to try new things. So how do…

Teenagers, Drugs And Alcohol: A Look At Prevention
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Teenagers, Drugs And Alcohol: A Look At Prevention

Did you know according to a recent study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA Columbia) in New York City, schools today are often hubs of drug-dealing activity? The study reports more than 40 percent of high school pupils surveyed knew fellow students who were selling drugs at their…

Underage Drinking Prevention SAMHSA
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Community Resources To Prevent Underage Drinking

As we continue to support Red Ribbon Week, the national campaign to prevent underage drinking, we are sharing this list of community programs for parents, teachers, retailers and anyone who wants to take a part in keeping our kids safe from the dangers of alcohol abuse. Preventing substance abuse is a community effort and we…