Tag: cough medicine abuse
member name: Becky Dyer
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September 13, 2007 09:30 AM EDT --
“Pharming” is a type of party or gathering that brings teens together to mix different prescription drugs—and often alcohol—to get high. Mixing different medications with each . . .
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March 24, 2008 02:46 PM EDT --
It's not illegal, so my folks shouldn't worry about it.
It seems like this is a rationale among some teens who abuse medicines, either prescription or over-the-counter. But the fact is that . . .
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January 03, 2008 12:57 PM EST --
I told all of you a few weeks ago about my plans totravel to Washington, D.C., to talk about D.A.R.E.'s efforts to expand itscurriculum to cover cough medicine abuse. Well, I'm back in Kansas . . .
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January 23, 2008 11:25 AM EST --
Three or four times over the course of a week, the Five Moms continue to post about different aspects of our fight against cough medicine abuse. Whether it is here in our community on Gather or . . .
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June 07, 2007 11:48 AM EDT --
With a stuffed animal named "Darren the Lion" tucked carefully under my arm, a roll of sparkly stickers in my pocket, and my camera in the other, I leave work everyday to do something that I . . .
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July 16, 2007 12:25 PM EDT --
I thought that these tips to keep your kids safe and drug-free were very good advice and wanted to share a few of them with you. I found them on the Partnership for a Drug Free-America web site I'm . . .
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June 05, 2007 12:20 PM EDT --
The New York Post featured a special article on the Five Moms Campaign yesterday! The article “Cough-Syrup Abuse Worry” which was written by Dan Kadison, discusses cough medicine abuse and . . .
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July 03, 2007 02:26 PM EDT --
Drug abuse tends to be higher during the summer months, so it is especially important to keep a close eye on your children. The Five Moms and I want you and your family to have a safe and happy Independence . . .
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August 22, 2007 09:46 AM EDT --
This news is very disappointing.
The 19th Annual Partnership Attitude Tracking Study published by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America shows a 12 percent decline since 2005 in frequent discussions . . .
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November 19, 2007 11:20 AM EST --
…programs in our children’s schools, such as D.A.R.E. I have worked as a D.A.R.E. officer in Reno County, Kansas, for years and the opportunity to talk about substance abuse with children . . .
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September 26, 2007 04:08 PM EDT --
Since the Partnership for A Drug-Free America recently came out with data that indicated a decrease in parent/teen discussions about drugs, we’ve been stressing how important it is to take time . . .
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February 06, 2008 08:58 AM EST --
When we started searching for the Five Moms All-Stars , we were hoping to receive inspiring stories from parents about how they spread the word about cough medicine abuse. We didn't realize . . .
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September 08, 2008 12:44 PM EDT --
I just got back to Kansas from the 21st D.A.R.E. International Training Conference, which was held last week in San Antonio and I’m excited to share some of my experiences with you.
I traveled to San . . .
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November 23, 2009 04:16 PM EST --
After a very exciting National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month this October, the Five Moms and I are looking forward to some down time with our families during Thanksgiving. The holiday not only . . .
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October 31, 2007 02:01 PM EDT --
I want to tell you about a web site I came across that I found to be both interesting and honest. CheckYourself.com is a site that allows teens to face the facts about drugs and the consequences of . . .
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December 12, 2007 09:27 AM EST --
It is amazing to think how far the D.A.R.E. program has come in the last 25 years and I am absolutely delighted to be a part of it. Through the program, I have become active about preventing drug abuse . . .
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December 20, 2007 09:46 AM EST --
I stay informed about different perceptions of cough medicine abuse by following news around the country. A recent article from the Mount Vernon News was valuable in showcasing many of the important . . .
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February 14, 2008 09:47 AM EST --
Most parents are familiar with the in-school programs to which their children are exposed. As some of you may know, one of these programs is the one I am proud to be a part of, D.A.R.E. As I have written . . .
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March 11, 2008 09:18 AM EDT --
There's a great post on Weary Parent , a support site for parents of teens and 'tweens, that gives several tips on preventing OTC drug abuse.
"Set a good example. Carefully . . .
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January 10, 2008 03:49 PM EST --
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a federal agency with the goal of reducing drug abuse in America, recently conducted a study on teenagers and over-the-counter medicine . . .
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