Dad Feared Drug Use by Crash Victim

Dad feared drug use by crash victim

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

The father of a woman killed with her family in a crash near Tokoroa says he was concerned about her abuse of drugs and alcohol before her death. Family and friends … Mr Melling's aunt, Donna Northcott, said the couple were loving parents. "Richard …
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The Partnership at Drugfree.org Responds to Surge in Childhood Marijuana Use …

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

Working toward a vision where all young people will be able to live their lives free of drug and alcohol abuse, The Partnership at Drugfree.org works with parents and other influencers to help them prevent and get help for drug and alcohol abuse by …
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Austin bullying group: There are lessons from Newtown

Filed under: drug abuse help for parents

From discussing the effects of violent media on children and escapism, to drug abuse and the state of mental health treatment, everyone agreed the answer to helping those who feel ostracized involves pooling resources and finding a way to tackle the …
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Marijuana – The Facts for Parents – Anti-Marijuana Video PSA – Marijuana: Help for Parents – Anti-Marijuana Educational PSA. Specifically designed for parents, educators, and drug abuse prevention leaders, this videotape presents science-based facts to educate families and the community about the resurgence in marijuana use among youth. Through the experience of real parents and teens, Marijuana: What Can Parents Do? stresses the importance of opening a dialogue between parents and children and encourages parents to communicate a strong prevention message to their children. Parents should make clear and consistent messages to their children about the dangers of marijuana and KEEP talking about them. This video lists the medical facts of using marijuana on the brain and body. Both parents and teenagers give individual viewpoints in this video. Separate discussion groups are also featured. The message of the video is that parents should spend more time with their children and more time talking about the dangers of drugs. A public domain film from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.