News Archive: Parents
Apr 6, 2013
CASA, adapted from "Just Say Know: Talking With Your Kids About Drugs And Alcohol"
When talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol:
Nov 4, 2012
Informed Families
Myth VS. Fact: College Admissions Are Prohibited From Asking About A Juvenile Record.
Oct 29, 2012
Underage drinking has serious consequences. Did you know that frequent binge drinkers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, including using other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.
Oct 1, 2012
Pain killers and sedatives are responsible for killing more Floridians that all illicit drugs combined.
Oct 1, 2012
Marijuana has harmful effects in the brain and lungs.
Oct 1, 2012
Repeated marijuana use can lead to addiction. Learn all the facts.
Sep 27, 2012
Marijuana and underage drinking are linked to higher dropout rates.
Sep 27, 2012
Alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes cost more than an estimated $37 billion annually.
Sep 27, 2012
Informed Families
Is Marijuana Addictive Like Other Drugs?
Sep 5, 2012
Informed Families
Is There A Binge Drinking Problem In Europe?
Jul 29, 2012
Informed Families
Start The School Year Off Right. Here Are 9 Tips To Keep Your Kids Safe, Healthy & Drug Free
Jul 2, 2012
Informed Families
“Bath Salts", the newest fad to hit the shelves (virtual and real), is the latest addition to a growing list of items that young people can obtain to get high.
May 23, 2012
Informed Families
Recent quotes from the late Steve Jobs and Lady Gaga about alcohol and drug use inspiring creativity may have your children wondering if drugs can be a useful tool for the creative process.
May 23, 2012
Informed Families
Recent quotes from the late Steve Jobs and Lady Gaga about alcohol and drug use inspiring creativity may have your children wondering if drugs can be a useful tool for the creative process.
May 23, 2012
Informed Families
Teaching Kids To Drink Will Help Them In The Future?
Mar 1, 2012
Here is a wonderful note we received from one of our CATalyst readers that we thought was worth sharing.
Feb 16, 2012
Using social media Web sites is among the most common activity of today’s children and adolescents.
Feb 9, 2012
Countries around the world are pledging to get tough with companies that market beer and liquor on social media networks such as Facebook, warning that such promotions threaten to entice a new generation into harmful drinking patterns.
Jan 12, 2012
NPR News
This year's top songs could be sending a pro-drinking message
Nov 15, 2011
Parents:The Anti-Drug
Think about setting rules for cyberspace the same way you set rules for your teen's activities in the larger world
Jun 15, 2011
Parents: The Anti Drug
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting and risky time for teens (texting and driving is on the rise and incredibly dangerous). But parents can take immediate steps to limit the potential dangers of teen driving.
Jun 15, 2011
USA Today
Did you know that underage males are twice as likely to go to the emergency room for an alcohol-related visit over the Independence Day Weekend?
Apr 15, 2011
PR News
McCann Worldgroup recently released the findings of The Truth about Youth, a quantitative study of 7000 16-30 year olds conducted in April 2011 across 7 markets – UK, USA, Spain, China, India, Brazil and Mexico which was then confirmed qualitatively in 17 markets globally. The study examined the motivations of young people around the world and sought to uncover what makes them different from every generation that has come before.
