Study: Drugs are a bigger killer than car accidents

In a report issued by the CDC and publicized by the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), sixteen states in the U.S. have registered more deaths due to drug use than by auto accidents.

The culprit is mostly due to overdose of painkillers.

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10 Tips for parents and caregivers to help you keep your child clean

There’s no secret science to keep your child away from the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.  Keeping your eyes open, talking with your child, and looking for warning signs are a start.  Here are eight other things you can do to make sure you’re child is clean.

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11 Tips for talking to kids about substance abuse

Although it’s difficult for anybody, talking with your kids about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs is probably the most important thing you can do with a prevention effort.  Kids look to their parents for guidance not only with words, but actions.  That being said, here are 11 tips to take to heart before your conversation.

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Parent To Parent: Lessons Learned

October 8, 2009
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

Because raising kids isn’t as easy as it used to be.

A course that delivers hope to families growing up in a world that doesn’t always play by the RULES!
October 8 & 15
Bullitt Lick Middle School
6:00-8:00 pm

Learn how to raise “dependence-free” children!

Please contact KYPIRC office 543-0884 to register.

KY Parent Information & Resource Center is operated by the Ohio Valley Educational Foundation with funds from the U.S. Dept. of Education and Office of Innovation & Improvement

Parent To Parent: Lessons Learned

October 15, 2009
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

Because raising kids isn’t as easy as it used to be.

A course that delivers hope to families growing up in a world that doesn’t always play by the RULES!
October 8 & 15
Bullitt Lick Middle School
6:00-8:00 pm

Learn how to raise “dependence-free” children!

Please contact KYPIRC office 543-0884 to register.

KY Parent Information & Resource Center is operated by the Ohio Valley Educational Foundation with funds from the U.S. Dept. of Education and Office of Innovation & Improvement