HC DrugFree is excited to announce the successful completion of our 2025 Summer Life Skills classes! Over the past several weeks, middle and high school students came together online to learn, practice, and build the tools they need to make safe, healthy decisions throughout the school year. The Life Skills sessions focused on practical skills…
This week marks the third anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible impact this life-saving resource has made, and continues to make, across the country. Since launching in 2022, 988 has answered more than 15 million calls, texts, and chats, connecting individuals in…
A recent ABC News investigation uncovered a disturbing trend: a surge in flashy, disguised illicit vapes flooding the U.S. market, specifically designed to attract teens and avoid adult/parent detection. These vapes are hidden in objects like: 🎯 The Target? Teens. Not only are these devices stylish and discreet, but they also contain dangerously high nicotine…
What seems like a harmless pill could actually be counterfeit—laced with deadly substances such as fentanyl, meth, or xylazine.
Each year, the start of July marks more than just the middle of summer—it also means new laws passed by the Maryland General Assembly officially go into effect. On July 1, 2025, dozens of new measures became law, covering a wide range of issues that impact Marylanders of all ages. From public health and transportation…
One of our long term Teen Advisory Council members, now a part of our college student team, reflects on his experience with the Life Skills program. Now accepting registrations for July 2025! From Student to Teacher: How Life Skills Shaped My Journey When I first signed up for HC DrugFree’s Life Skills classes as a…
Submitted by an anonymous Howard County college student. Hey Teens! As you might know from social media, friends, or TV, summer break is often portrayed as the perfect time for a “glow-up”, or a total transformation where teens are expected to improve their appearance, get fit, and rebrand themselves before returning to school. On platforms…
