Full Report and Key Findings: The 2012 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study,...
This year’s national study data on American teens confirms that one in four teens has misused or abused a prescription (Rx) drug at least once in their lifetime – a dramatic 33 percent increase over...
View ArticleNational Study: Teen Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs Up 33 Percent...
Parents’ Lax Attitudes and Behavior Linked to Teen Rx Drug Misuse and Abuse ~ Nearly One-Third of Parents Believe Stimulants Can Improve Academic Performance, Even for Teens Who Do Not Have Attention...
View ArticleThe Partnership at Drugfree.org Hosts Facebook Chat with New York Times...
~Sheff to Chat Live about Drug Addiction as a Disease, Treatment and Recovery~ New York, NY, May 30, 2013 – The Partnership at Drugfree.org, the national nonprofit leading The Medicine Abuse Project, a...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Urban Outfitters Pulls Prescription-Themed Products
Just over a month ago, we learned that Urban Outfitters, the national retail store popular with teens, was selling pint glasses, flasks and shot glasses made to look like prescription pill bottles....
View ArticleA Win for Families: Urban Outfitters Halts Prescription Drug Paraphernalia...
Statement of Steve Pasierb, President and CEO, The Partnership at Drugfree.org New York, NY, June 17, 2013—Last Friday, Urban Outfitters issued a statement to CNN that it was halting the sale of...
View ArticleKitson LA: Remove Shirts that Promote Prescription Drug Abuse
We recently learned that sports jerseys emblazoned with the words “Vicodin,” “Adderall,” and “Xanax” are available for sale at Kitson retail locations and on shopkitson.com. These products make light...
View ArticleThe Partnership at Drugfree.org Comments on National Survey on Drug Use and...
Survey: Mixed News on Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens and Young Adults Use Remains at Levels The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Calls an “Epidemic” NEW YORK, N.Y. September 4, 2013 –...
View ArticleThe Medicine Abuse Project Presents at the 2013 ADA Conference on Dentist...
Last week, The Medicine Abuse Project keynoted the American Dental Association’s (ADA) 2013 Conference on Dentist Health and Well-Being in Chicago, IL. The session, “Insights From an Epidemic: The...
View ArticleWorld Premier: “Out of Reach” Documentary at Genart Film Festival in NYC
Last night, “Out of Reach”, a short documentary created by teen filmmaker Cyrus Stowe, premiered at the 18th Annual Genart Film Festival in New York City. The film captures the issue of teen...
View ArticleBoycott Kitson and Share Your Outrage
Despite thousands of calls and messages from families who have lost loved ones to prescription drug abuse, the Los Angeles-based boutique, Kitson, has refused to remove apparel that glamorizes...
View ArticleAddiction to Prescription Opiates and Heroin Addressed by New Resource
~ National Nonprofit Launches Innovative Tool to Help Parents Understand Lifesaving Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Addiction ~ NEW YORK, NY, December 12, 2013 – The Partnership at...
View ArticleAdderall Abuse Increases Among High School Students
~The Partnership at Drugfree.org Responds 2013 Monitoring the Future Study~ New York, NY, December 18, 2013 – The University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future Study (MTF), an annual survey tracking...
View ArticleParents360 Rx Documentary Major Component of Medicine Abuse Prevention...
We are proud to announce that our special Parents360 Rx film and toolkit will serve as a major component of “Start Talking,” a brand new statewide medicine abuse prevention initiative in Ohio,...
View ArticleWhat Do You Say to Your Kids about Justin Bieber?
In the wake of Justin Bieber’s recent DUI arrest, reports are now surfacing that the 19-year-old pop star may have been under the influence of marijuana, beer and prescription drugs, and that he could...
View ArticleYou’re Invited: Special Webinar About Prescription Drug Abuse
More teens are abusing medicine than ever, largely due to the availability of these drugs in medicine cabinets in their own homes. The Partnership at Drugfree.org is teaming up with the National...
View ArticleWhat DO I do with those extra meds? A few simple steps.
Teen medicine abuse is an epidemic. That’s not our declaration; it’s that of the CDC, who doesn’t throw the term “epidemic” around loosely. It’s no secret that this behavior is a problem (and a...
View ArticleBack-to-School Survival Guide for Parents
Getting ready for the upcoming school year isn’t all about notebooks, brand-new clothes and lunchboxes. It’s also about preparing your child for a new transition and laying the foundation for good...
View ArticlePrince and Opioid Overdose? Enough is Enough.
“Wait, what? No. No, no, no, no, no.” That was the gut-punch reaction I felt when I heard the devastating news that Prince – THE Prince – had died. I didn’t want to believe it. I still can’t believe...
View ArticleSchool Stress: 7 Tips to Help Your College Student Manage Anxiety
This is the first post in our weekly fall School Stress series, a back-to-school toolkit for parents on how to best navigate their teen’s stress and anxiety — explored in our documentary BREAKING...
View ArticleSchool Stress: Stimulant Abuse FAQ – A Closer Look with Author Alan Schwarz
This is the fourth post in our weekly fall School Stress series, a back-to-school toolkit for parents on how to best navigate their teen’s stress and anxiety — explored in our documentary BREAKING...
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