Parenting is prevention: Raising resilient, drug-free children
Catalina Island takes community-based approach to prevention
Not smoking, other healthy habits may add years to your life
Grade school kids need early alcohol-use prevention
Drug-laden songs, media provide teachable moments
KidsPeace reaches out to troubled teens
Prevention needs a comprehensive, communitywide approach
There is a way to fight back against bullying
The strong link between advertising and underage drinking
Legal community pitches in to prevent underage drinking
Children are the innocent victims of second-hand smoke
Changing the culture of drinking on college campuses
Spring break options need not center on alcohol
An effective tool to help prevent bullying
Drug Czar warns: Pushers move to PC to reach teens
Parents need to be vigilant chaperones of teen parties
Connecting to school can prevent risky teen behaviors
Study: Early drinking a strong predictor of alcoholism
Generation Rx: The alarming rise in prescription drug abuse
Prom, graduation season: Time to take the SADD pledge
Awareness of inhalant abuse needs to start early
Sit-down family dinners can help prevent teen drug abuse
Doing esteemable acts, not drugs, fuels self-esteem
Parents can spot teen drug use and take steps to prevent it
Graduation parties can be safe, sober, happy affairs
Recovery schools support sobriety for young people
Parents need to recognize the changing drug landscape
Clues for a healthy and safe spring break
Awareness can help prevent teen dating abuse
Native Americans have 'One Sky' approach to prevention
Underage drinking -- not a harmless rite of passage
Changes in brain increase teen risk of drug addiction
What parents and kids need to know about bullying
Childhood depression is on the rise; early diagnosis is key
Diligent efforts needed to reduce underage drinking
Spring break--A critical time for responsible choices
Survey suggests decline in teen drug use--and continuing need for prevention
Parents, communities can help keep graduations alcohol-free
Parents can seize teachable moments to talk about alcoholism
Colleges, communities work to curb binge drinking
Some good reasons young people should avoid alcohol
Teens can take action to prevent violence
Parents: Do not provide alcohol to underage youth
Alive & Free is a health column that provides information to help prevent substance abuse problems and address such problems. It is created by Hazelden, a nonprofit agency based in Center City, Minn., that offers a wide range of information and services on addiction. For more resources, email or call Hazelden at 800-257-7810 (outside the US 651-213-4200).
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