Educators can utilize these classroom lesson plans developed specifically for Texas’ Red Ribbon Week. The Texas Department of State Health Services and Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas are excited to provide these new resources in support of Red Ribbon events throughout the state. The Healthy Choices Lesson Plan teaches students… continue reading »
Educators can utilize these classroom lesson plans developed specifically for Texas’ Red Ribbon Week. The Texas Department of State Health Services and Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas are excited to provide these new resources in support of Red Ribbon events throughout the state.
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Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
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Featured Content: What is substance abuse treatment? How do I find the right treatment for my child? How do I pay for treatment? How do I get my child to start treatment? What can I do to cope better?
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People sometimes think that marijuana is safer to use than tobacco, but that’s nothing more than a dangerous myth. Get the facts about tobacco and marijuana.
People sometimes think that marijuana is safer to use than tobacco, but that’s nothing more than a dangerous myth. Get the facts about tobacco and marijuana.
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Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
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An official site of The Partnership for a Drug-Free America(c), Texas Alliance dedicated to public service announcements, also known as PSAs.
An official site of The Partnership for a Drug-Free America(c), Texas Alliance dedicated to public service announcements, also known as PSAs.
NIDA’s mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective… continue reading »
NIDA’s mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve prevention, treatment and policy as it relates to drug abuse and addiction.
NCPIE along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and representatives from 15 nationally recognized prevention, health professional and child advocacy organizations, have launched the Maximizing Your Role as a Teen Influencer: What You Can Do to Help Prevent Teen Prescription Drug Abuse toolkit. This new comprehensive online… continue reading »
NCPIE along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and representatives from 15 nationally recognized prevention, health professional and child advocacy organizations, have launched the Maximizing Your Role as a Teen Influencer: What You Can Do to Help Prevent Teen Prescription Drug Abuse toolkit. This new comprehensive online resource, offers a complete workshop module to educate and equip teen influencers — parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, community and school-based healthcare providers and others — with credible information about teen prescription drug abuse and effective strategies to take action to help prevent it.
In the spring of 2012, the Texas Department of State Health Services, in conjunction with the Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University, conducted its thirteenth biennial Texas School Survey of Substance Use. About 47,791 students in grades 4-6 and 87,293 students in grades 7-12 from 78 school districts… continue reading »
In the spring of 2012, the Texas Department of State Health Services, in conjunction with the Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University, conducted its thirteenth biennial Texas School Survey of Substance Use. About 47,791 students in grades 4-6 and 87,293 students in grades 7-12 from 78 school districts across the State were asked to report on their use of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, illicit drugs, and over-the-counter and prescription-type drugs, as well as student attitudes, extracurricular involvement, sources of information, and other related behaviors. Students were randomly selected from school districts throughout the State using a multi-stage probability design.
Use of alcohol and tobacco among Texas youth continued to drop in 2012. While marijuana use remained level, other illicit drug use decreased in the past two years. Nonmedical use of narcotic prescription drugs (such as oxycodone and hydrocodone products) increased from two years ago. On the other hand, nonmedical use of Valium, Xanax, and codeine cough syrup was lower than two years ago.
Overall use of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, and marijuana among elementary students in grades 4-6 also showed a decrease from 2010 to 2012. Both alcohol and tobacco use has reached the lowest rate since 1990.
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=8589971267
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The percentage of teens in high school who drink and drive has decreased by more than half since 1991,* but more can be done. Nearly one million high school teens drank alcohol and got behind the wheel in 2011. Teen drivers are 3 times more likely than more experienced drivers… continue reading »
The percentage of teens in high school who drink and drive has decreased by more than half since 1991,* but more can be done. Nearly one million high school teens drank alcohol and got behind the wheel in 2011. Teen drivers are 3 times more likely than more experienced drivers to be in a fatal crash. Drinking any alcohol greatly increases this risk for teens.
Research has shown that factors that help to keep teens safe include parental involvement, minimum legal drinking age and zero tolerance laws, and graduated driver licensing systems. These proven steps can protect the lives of more young drivers and everyone who shares the road with them.
*High school students aged 16 years and older who, when surveyed, said they had driven a vehicle one or more times during the past 30 days when they had been drinking alcohol.
Read the full report here: http://www.cdc.gov/Vitalsigns/pdf/2012-10-vitalsigns.pdf
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This report updates indicators of drug abuse in Texas. Important changes include increases in heroin use by a younger population, a change in the methamphetamine market, and an increase in the prescription drug abuse problem. Marijuana availability was reported as high and stable, while cannabis homologs (cannabamimetic agents), such as K2… continue reading »
This report updates indicators of drug abuse in Texas. Important changes include increases in heroin use by a younger population, a change in the methamphetamine market, and an increase in the prescription drug abuse problem. Marijuana availability was reported as high and stable, while cannabis homologs (cannabamimetic agents), such as K2 and Spice, are a growing problem.
http://www.utexas.edu/research/cswr/gcattc/documents/CurrentTrends2012_000.pdf
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Are you smart, healthy, and strong? Atom and his friends teach kids how to make good choices through this series of entertaining activities.
Are you smart, healthy, and strong? Atom and his friends teach kids how to make good choices through this series of entertaining activities.
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Meet Atom, Grace, Mimi, and Victor. Share these fun coloring sheets with kids in your home or classroom.
Meet Atom, Grace, Mimi, and Victor. Share these fun coloring sheets with kids in your home or classroom.
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People sometimes think that marijuana is safer to use than tobacco, but that’s nothing more than a dangerous myth. Get the facts about tobacco and marijuana.
People sometimes think that marijuana is safer to use than tobacco, but that’s nothing more than a dangerous myth. Get the facts about tobacco and marijuana.
