Partnership For A Drug Free America Inc

Programs: The partnership for drug-free kids provides a system of care for parents whose teen and young adult children are struggling with substances. It is a very special fusion of head and heart, grounded in the evidence-based principles of motivational interviewing and community reinforcement and family training (craft). We help parents and other caregivers keep open lines of communication and caring with their child, and reduce the damage that is being done to the child and to the family by substance use and related behaviors. For more information on the parent support project please see schedule o.

the medicine abuse project is a national action campaign that aims to reduce teen initiation of medicine abuse. It provides comprehensive resources for parents and caregivers, law enforcement officials, health care providers, educators and others so that everyone can take a stand and help end this epidemic. The projects website includes facts about medicine abuse, which includes prescription (rx) drugs and over-the-counter (otc) cough medicine. Visitors can learn steps on how to dispose of expired or unused medicine and safeguard the medicine in their home, comprehensive information about the most-abused prescription drugs, as well as how to get help for a loved one.

as part of our grassroots efforts, the partnership for drug-free kids staff educates and mobilizes communities about the dangers of alcohol and drugs. Collaborating with local law enforcement officers, treatment and prevention professionals, partnership staff conducts trainings to help parents connect with their children and take action if they suspect their child is using.