Articles | Elks Teen Drug Awareness

New Year, New You: Setting Positive Goals for 2024

Kickstart 2024 with positive goal setting, reflecting on the past year, and embracing substance-free living for a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Festive and Free: Embracing a Substance-Free Holiday Season

Learn how teens can successfully navigate holiday temptations, foster healthy relationships, and embrace the joy of a substance-free holiday season.

Smart Choices: Celebrating the Holiday Season Without Substances

Explore effective strategies for teens to resist peer pressure, engage in wholesome festivities, and manage holiday stress, ensuring a drug-free and joyful holiday season.

Staying Healthy and Drug-Free During the Holidays: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Safely

Discover valuable insights on staying healthy and drug-free during the holiday season, providing practical tips on managing peer pressure, engaging in drug-free celebrations, and handling family stresses. A must-read for teens seeking a safe and enjoyable holiday experience.

LGBTQ Bullying Awareness

Bullying is unfortunately a common threat to LGBTQ students. The statistics report higher levels of bullying with these students. While it is okay to have a different opinion, the essential goal is to love and accept someone either way.

Stand Up To Bullying

Kindness is the best act you can do to prevent bullying. As bullies often target minorities, come alongside those who need help. Stand up for both yourself and others to stop the spread of bullying.

All About Vaping

Vaping has become increasingly popular, but has many downsides - nicotine reliance, addiction, poisoning, and heart problems.

Effects of Marijuana

Although marijuana is labeled as a recreational drug, the dangers of weed are numerous.

4 Steps for Conflict Resolution

Conflicts are a normal part of life. People disagree on things everyday. The trick is to learn how to deal with conflicts through communication and creating solutions.