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The Amethyst Initiative
Roundtable Discussion
Hollins University
Dana Auditorium
Thursday, December 4th, 2008
6:00 pm-8:00 pm

New Video - Appeal for Prevention

Parents, please take the Family Day STARs pledge to:

S - Spend time with their kids by having dinner together

T - Talk to their kids about their friends, interests and the dangers of drugs and alcohol

A - Answer their questions and listen to what they say

R - Recognize that THEY have the power to keep their kids substance-free!

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Guiding Good Choices Workshops

 

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In The News..

Drug-Free Action Alliance Takes Position On Retaining 21 As The Minimum Legal Drinking Age

 

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The New Highs: The Drugs Teens Are Taking Now and What You Can Do About It
Teens are using totally different drugs and substances than the ones you worry about. Here's how to handle it. [Read More.]

The Hangover That Lasts
The more we have binged on alcohol and the younger we have started to binge the more we experience significant, though often subtle, effects on the brain and cognition. [Read more.]

Silence isn't golden. It's permission.
It's probably not just "going to come up," but a converstation abou the risks of drug use has to occur between you and your teen. And since you are the parent, it begins with you. [Read more.]

Good listening is one of the most important skills we as parents can develop. We want to strengthen our relationships with our children, and one of the best ways to do this is through our active, caring listening. [Read more or watch the video.]

Talking to your children about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs is an important step in keeping them safe and healthy. However, many parents neglect to take the next step: [Read more or watch the video.]


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