Teen Peer Pressure in the Age of Social Media
For many teens, social media is a primary source of social connections and staying in the know. However, things like heavily edited images on Instagram and TikTok often glamorize unhealthy
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Some Scary Truths About Vaping Plus Warnings from Other Teens
Let’s talk about something super important today: Vaping. You might have seen these devices around school, online, or on social media. You may have even been pressured to try them.
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Stressed Out Teens Can Turn to Drugs and Alcohol
Stress is an inevitable part of life, and teenagers are no exception. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported an alarming trend: More teens are turning to
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Tobacco Use: What, How, & Stopping It
Tobacco use is an extremely hard habit to break once started due to the highly addictive ingredient nicotine. Similarly to how drugs work, the brain and body enjoy the effects
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Social Media and Teens: The Rise & The Downfall
It’s pretty rare these days for something to not require a phone. Getting directions. Reaching out to a friend. Checking emails or the weather. Music. News. The list goes on.
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Teen Use of Alcohol
Alcohol is the most widely used substance among teens and underage drinking is a big public health concern in our country as it can pose enormous health risks and negative
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Staying Safe by Staying Busy this Summer
Summertime is full of new opportunities, increased physical activities, and options for social events. With Summer Break 2024 in full swing comes the need to be confident and resilient in
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Empowering Teens through Vital Community Partnerships
At Drug Free Clubs of America, our goal is to foster healthy, drug-free communities by empowering students to make healthy choices. We partner with a variety of organizations to provide
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Embracing a Drug-Free Lifestyle: Your Guide to Accountability and Success!
Congratulations on making the empowering decision to live a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle! Whether you’ve made this decision ahead of time or decided to redefine your path, choosing this journey
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Marijuana Legalization and Teen Usage Concerns
As the national landscape on marijuana legalization evolves, Ohio has recently joined the ranks as the 24th state to legalize its use. While this change brings forth new perspectives on
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Understanding and Addressing Teen Mental Health Concerns
Mental health concerns among teens have become increasingly prevalent, demanding the attention of parents, educators, and society at large. Understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for the overall well-being
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Keeping Teens Safe from Prescription Medicines
A National Survey on Drug Use found that most teens who have used prescription medicine accessed it in their own home. Preventing teens from accessing prescription medicines is crucial to
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