Posted on January 27, 2017 by Laurie Dean - Marijuana Awareness
Dear Croton Community,
The Croton Community Coalition is committed to having a positive impact on the health, well-being and future of our Croton teens. A little over a year ago we notified you, that as part of the Coalition’s competitive federal Drug Free Community Grant, we were required to gather information about alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among Croton students. We also promised at the time to share the top trends and concerns with Croton students, parents and the community. (more…)
Why do some teens get involved in substance abuse while others do not. What factors or influences increase the risks that adolescents will smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, get drunk and use illegal and prescription drugs, while others go all the way through high school abstinent? (more…)
Posted on November 20, 2016 by Laurie Dean - Uncategorized
- Advise when asked. There will be times your teen will come to you to fix a problem. But generally, only offer advice if they ask for it. Be sparing. Too much advice can feel (more…)
Posted on November 4, 2016 by Laurie Dean - Uncategorized
Efforts to expand the legalization of recreational marijuana use in the US and abroad is increasing interest in marijuana, and stoking myths about its use. (more…)
