- There is a way to fight back against bullying
- Prevention needs a comprehensive, communitywide approach
- Parenting is prevention: Raising resilient, drug-free children
- Not smoking, other healthy habits may add years to your life
- KidsPeace reaches out to troubled teens
- Grade school kids need early alcohol-use prevention
- Drug-laden songs, media provide teachable moments
- Catalina Island takes community-based approach to prevention
- An effective tool to help prevent bullying
- Colleges, communities work to curb binge drinking
- Clues for a healthy and safe spring break
- Children are the innocent victims of second-hand smoke
- Changing the culture of drinking on college campuses
- Changes in brain increase teen risk of drug addiction
- Awareness of inhalant abuse needs to start early
- Awareness can help prevent teen dating abuse
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Prevention needs a comprehensive, communitywide approach
Researchers proved years ago that young people who drink before age 15 are four times more likely to develop serious alcohol problems than those who abstain until their 21st birthday. As a result of research such as that, 37 states currently require alcohol and other drug prevention to be taught in their schools. However, it [...]
Parenting is prevention: Raising resilient, drug-free children
When Anne Hensler’s 16-year-old son was charged with drug possession in November 2007, the city of Davenport, Iowa, sent her a warning letter in accordance with their parental responsibility ordinance. When her son was cited for violating curfew in December, she was ordered to take parenting classes. A third offense would subject her to a [...]
Parents can help kids stay alcohol-free
Parents who want to prevent their children from drinking might well ask the question: “So many of their friends are using alcohol. Will what I say to them make a difference?”
The answer is yes. Research indicates that little or no use of alcohol is strongly associated with young people who perceive that their parents will [...]
Alateen offers strength, support for children of alcoholics
“When dad drinks, he becomes a different person. I get scared. What should I do?” asked Tim, 14.
“I never have friends over after school because I don’t know if mom will be drunk. I would be so embarrassed,” said Susan, 17.
Children who live with an alcoholic are affected by the alcoholics behavior. They often experience [...]
