"The Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) has joined with the Abbott pharmaceutical firm to sponsor a new campaign against teen prescription-drug misuse....
Heath Ledger's Dark Knight Presents Opportunity to Discuss Prescription Drug Abuse 7/14/2008 (From the PFDA) The release of the new Batman film, The Dark...
Every day, 2,500 teenagers use a prescription drug to get high for the first time. They're accessing these drugs in the comfort of home; it can be as easy as...
...to "cope with school pressure." National Research: 73 Percent of Teens Report Number One Reason for Using Drugs is to Cope with School Pressure, Yet Only 7...
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Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the timetotalkportlandme group: Which topics would you like to see covered in this group? o Underage...
"Navigating the Teen Years" is an online parenting course for parents of teens offered by Mainely Parents & Day One. If you'd like info on this course, please...
Each week of September, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration39;s (SAMHSA) Family Guide Web site will feature articles and resources...
"Family Values" 3 men. 3 demons. 1 set of values.Violent streaks, addiction, and doubts of self-identity dwell within as they each try to move on from their ...
If you are a parent or caregiver of teens and would like information about substance abuse/prevention support, check out nearly 50 local resources with 2-1-1...
Yesterday my friend came over and introduced a film to me called Family Values, at first I was unsure about it because it was a indi film and I'm not quite big...
Hi All, I am thinking of moving my family to Portland and was interested in how the schools were. I would love to get opinions from people who live there as...
Different schools will fit better with different children I have found. I have 5 children, 4 in school so far. I have 2 in HS, 1 in Middle , and one that just...
INKA Internet Station INC & Love Above All Productions Presents Dinner and a Movie (Free Screening) November 7, 2008 @ INKA Internet Station 11320 South...
Check out this story of Connecticut PARENTS IN ACTION!! "We are Southington residents who are raising awareness about the abuse of opiates by our teens and...
From CESAR Fax: November 18, 2008 Center for Substance Abuse Research, University of Maryland "Parents of teenagers overestimate how easy it is for teens to...
Would you like to receive One Maine One Portland coalition updates delivered directly to your inbox? Want to learn more about positive youth development? Are...
"For many teens, text messaging on their cell phones is a primary form of communication. It's a quick, easy and private way for them to make plans, gossip and...
"Although virtually all mothers and fathers are concerned about the challenges of raising their kids in today's world, many fail to take essential actions to...
Parents as Partners announces a new weekly support group in Westbrook for parents going through the family reunification process. Groups will be held every...
Parent Effectiveness in Resolving Conflict with Your Teen (PERC) Tuesdays from 6pm - 8pm, January 27th through March 10th Our seven-week series at the Family...
The spring session of the Strengthening Families Program will begin on Wednesday, March 4th…registration is now open. This evidence based, 14-week program...
Hello! We have some new members and just wanted to to make sure everyone within this group knows that we have files posted, archived emails and lots of links...
This is a great new, interactive feature for parents from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. You can choose action tips based on whether you THINK your...
Interactive features include tips for parents who KNOW their child is using drugs. Get focused. Start talking. Set limits. Monitor. Get outside help. ...