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  Alive & Free - Prevention Tips for Parents & Young People

Parents can influence children's choices regarding alcohol

Parenting is prevention: Raising resilient, drug-free children

Catalina Island takes community-based approach to prevention

Not smoking, other healthy habits may add years to your life

Grade school kids need early alcohol-use prevention

Drug-laden songs, media provide teachable moments

KidsPeace reaches out to troubled teens

Prevention needs a comprehensive, communitywide approach

There is a way to fight back against bullying

The strong link between advertising and underage drinking

Legal community pitches in to prevent underage drinking

Children are the innocent victims of second-hand smoke

Changing the culture of drinking on college campuses

Spring break options need not center on alcohol

An effective tool to help prevent bullying

Drug Czar warns: Pushers move to PC to reach teens 

Parents need to be vigilant chaperones of teen parties 

Connecting to school can prevent risky teen behaviors 

Study: Early drinking a strong predictor of alcoholism 

Generation Rx: The alarming rise in prescription drug abuse 

Prom, graduation season: Time to take the SADD pledge 

Awareness of inhalant abuse needs to start early 

Sit-down family dinners can help prevent teen drug abuse 

Doing esteemable acts, not drugs, fuels self-esteem 

Parents can spot teen drug use and take steps to prevent it 

Graduation parties can be safe, sober, happy affairs 

Recovery schools support sobriety for young people 

Parents need to recognize the changing drug landscape 

Clues for a healthy and safe spring break 

Awareness can help prevent teen dating abuse 

Native Americans have 'One Sky' approach to prevention 

Underage drinking -- not a harmless rite of passage 

Changes in brain increase teen risk of drug addiction 

What parents and kids need to know about bullying 

Childhood depression is on the rise; early diagnosis is key 

Diligent efforts needed to reduce underage drinking 

Spring break--A critical time for responsible choices 

Survey suggests decline in teen drug use--and continuing need for prevention 

Parents, communities can help keep graduations alcohol-free 

Parents can seize teachable moments to talk about alcoholism 

Colleges, communities work to curb binge drinking

Some good reasons young people should avoid alcohol 

Teens can take action to prevent violence 

Parents: Do not provide alcohol to underage youth

 

 


Alive & Free is a health column that provides information to help prevent substance abuse problems and address such problems. It is created by Hazelden, a nonprofit agency based in Center City, Minn., that offers a wide range of information and services on addiction. For more resources, email or call Hazelden at 800-257-7810 (outside the US 651-213-4200).

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