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