AZ Parents Connect Blog

By Join Together Staff at DrugFree.org

Now that OxyContin has been reformulated to make the opioid harder to snort, inject or chew, The New York Times reports that demand for other narcotics has increased. Read more about Officials Say Reformulation of OxyContin Has Increased Interest in Abuse of Other Narcotics

When it comes communicating online, kids see things very differently than their parents. Having e-mail almost since birth, kids feel pretty comfortable sharing their personal information online.  But that sense of comfort may make parents a little nervous, and rightfully so.  Parents think restricting online use is a great way to keep kids safe but the kids view it as just another way mom and dad are keeping them from their friends and having a good time.  Read more about Are you keeping your kids safe on the Internet? by Abbie Fink

By Garth Stevens

The Associated Press article headlined "Major panel: Drug war failed" (The Republic, June 2, Page A5) presented a very skewed view of the so-called war on drugs in our country.

Our federal, state and local governments must continue to explore ways to curb illicit drug use in our communities, but legalizing marijuana and other controlled substances will never be the answer. Read more about Flawed logic behind push for drug legalization