Hi everyone, I am Bill Lillis, the moderator of this group for the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. I am a certified prevention specialist, which means...
When I speak to parents about this issue, I encourage parents to set down realistic policies. If you ground your 14 old daughter for six months for smoking,...
Based on research, we now see there is a growing problem that many parents just don't even think about much. I would imagine there are some parents who keep an...
I am hoping parents and guardians find this topic interesting. For teens to become healthy adults, I emphasize two points regarding stress. Students need a...
Easier said than done. I think that if teens could listen to their parents for advice, like you mentionned -a walk before or after dinner, or after school...
A good question at the end of Amel's message. How do we figure out what works when trying to connect with our teens. The best story I heard came from a parent...
Recently efforts have been made by presidents of colleges and universities to begin a debate on how to address the problem of underage drinking. I think having...
Bill  I have to admit that I am with the 18% who are for lowering the drinking age. I always believed that teenage problems are related to their transition...
A recent study completed by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America reveals what many parents/guardians may overlook as a factor regarding substance abuse....
As various religious traditions gather to celebrate in their own ways, for many people this is a joyous time of year. However, for many, it is a time of...