News and Facts
Visit these websites to find out more interesting facts! We are going to also try to keep you updated on the most recent news in Melrose and throughout the USA.
RESOURCES FOR TEENS
The Lowdown on Drugs: Know the Risks
www.freevibe.com
Be More Aware of the Influences Around You: The Latest Facts
www.abovetheinfluence.com
The Science Behind Drug Abuse
www.teens.drugabuse.gov
The Young Teen’s Place for Info on Alcohol and Resisting Peer Pressure
www.thecoolspot.gov
Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program
www.the84.org
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
New DEA site for Parents:
www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com
Inhalant use is on the rise among youth! Get informed at:
www.inhalants.org
What happens to my child’s brain if they use drugs or alcohol?
www.breakingthecycles.com/blog/2009/02/14/teen-brain-development-and-alcohol/
Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearing House…free health promotional materials
www.maclearinghouse.com/index.htm
Sign up for Parenting Tips (bi-weekly email newsletter)
www.theantidrug.com/newsletter.asp
Why is 21 the drinking age?
www.why21.org
Expert Advice, Science-Based Drug Prevention Information, News, Studies and Supports
www.theantidrug.com
A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free
www.parentingisprevention.org
How to Talk to Your Adolescent About Alcohol
www.asklistenlearnparents.com
Learn about inhalants BEFORE your children do
www.inhalantabusetraining.org/ma.html
Kid going off to college?
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
Try the Teen Alcohol Use Calculator
www.healthcalculators.org/calculators/teen_alcohol.asp
Help me with what my kids are watching!?
www.commonsensemedia.org
Start talking before they start drinking
www.stopalcoholabuse.gov
Family Guide Website
www.family.samhsa.gov
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
www.drugfree.org/parent
