Supporting Academic Success

All parents want their children to succeed in school—but not every parent knows how to go about it. While every child’s needs are different, there are things you can do that will help all children do their best by instilling good study habits, a love for reading, and a commitment to learning. Click here to read Tips for Parents: Supporting Academic Success.

Safe place for old drugs

A Modesto Bee photo spot on the Drop the Drugs Event in Turlock. Click here to view.
Overe 20,000 pills/medications collected in Turlock.

Drop the Drugs: Turlock

Event offers disposal of unused medicines
The latest national studies on drug abuse show prescription medicines are rapidly becoming the drug of choice for teenagers.In an effort to stem the tide of accessibility and to promote environmentally friendly practices, multiple law enforcement and social agencies are joining together for the Drop the Drugs event. Click here to read the complete story.

Teen Drinkers Often Intend to Get Drunk, Survey Finds

Most teens are not regular drinkers, but those who do drink on a monthly basis are frequently imbibing in order to get drunk, according to a major finding of the 2009 Teen Survey released today from The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA*) at Columbia University. Click here for complete story.