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Teens Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

By Join Together Staff | February 23, 2012 Filed in Drugs & Youth According to a recent study, nearly one in five (19 percent) of teens say they have gotten behind the wheel after smoking marijuana. As reported in USA Today, the national study of nearly 2,300 11th- and 12th-graders was commissioned by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). It showed that a growing percentage of teens do not see marijuana use as a distraction while driving, with 70 percent of teens saying it is “very” or “extremely” distracting, down from 78 percent in 2009. Stephen Wallace,

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Dew Downtown Flagstaff 2012

When Kevin Burke’s kids talked him into playing a video game called “Shaun White Snowboarding”, they set the stage for 100 young people to turn the game into reality…”   Az Daily Sun Feb. 12, 2012

Kids Health for Parents

Just as you inoculate your kids against illnesses like measles, you can help “immunize” them against drug use by giving them the facts before they’re in a risky situation. When kids don’t feel comfortable talking to parents, they’re likely to seek answers elsewhere, even if their sources are unreliable. Kids who aren’t properly informed are at greater risk of engaging in unsafe behaviors and experimenting with drugs. Preschool to Age 7 Before you get nervous about talking to young kids, take heart. You’ve probably already laid the groundwork for a discussion. For instance, whenever you give a fever medication or

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MV Parents

From time to time, all parents need a little help. Sometimes, a piece of solid, encouraging advice can help you have an “a-ha” moment that changes the way you think and act. Instead of focusing on what’s wrong with kids, our positive, strength-based approach to parenting focuses on what’s right with kids (and parents), and the small, everyday steps you can take to help kids be successful in the future. Learn more about Positive Parenting > Providing practical, everyday parenting tips and helpful advice for difficult situations, ParentFurther is your online resource that will help you teach your kids positive

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Talking with kids about drugs

Raising a child is probably the most gratifying job any of us will ever have—and one of the toughest. We live in an increasingly complex world that challenges us every day with a wide range of issues that can be difficult for children to understand and for adults to explain to them. These practical tips and techniques can help you talk easily and openly with young children ages 8 to 12 about some very tough topics. Talk with Your Kids About… Sex & Relationships Drugs & Alcohol Violence Race HIV/AIDS What They See on TV News Accidents & Disasters Sickness

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Time to talk

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America

D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free