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Kansas Family Partnership is now offering an online searchable database for people working together to make their Kansas communities safe, healthy and drug-free for all.

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*NOTE: Please note that coalition contact information changes as grants or leadership changes, so if you see information that is incorrect or needs to be updated, KFP appreciates being contacted to let us know. Thank you!

Kansas Regional Prevention Centers

There are 13 Regional Prevention Centers (RPCs) in Kansas that serve all 105 counties. The Regional Prevention Centers provide Kansans with many services that enhance prevention efforts.

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Smoking ban brings out 'electronic cigarettes'
E-cigarette uses nicotine solution and heating element

Underage Drinking-Related Hospital Emergency Visits Nearly Double Over Fourth of July Weekend
ER visits are 87 percent higher during July 4th weekend than an average day in July

Letters to Editor Call for Increasing Alcohol Taxes
Utilizing local newspapers can be an effective way to influence public opinion

Parents can find time to talk at the batting cages or ballpark
Partnership for a Drug-Free America and the Major League Baseball Players Association partner for new campaign

Thank TJ Maxx For Doing the Right Thing
Store pulls drinking games from shelves after complaint

With Drinking, Parent Rules Do Affect Teens' Choices
Using "European drinking model" doesn't mean more responsible drinking

Europeans not immune to underage drinking
France struggles to cope with youth binge drinking

President Obama Releases National Strategy To Reduce Drug Use and Its Consequences
New Balanced and Collaborative Approach Emphasizes Prevention, Treatment, Enforcement, International Cooperation

Talking to Your Child About Drugs
Discussions at particular ages

AAP Releases Policy Regarding Underage Drinking
American Academy of Pediatrics warns that early alcohol use has many potential dangers

Kids Don't Recognize Signs of Nicotine Addiction
Young, non-daily smokers experience symptoms of nicotine addiction but often fail to make the connection between cigarettes and the signs of growing dependence, a new study finds.

KS Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free Releases White Paper on Underage Drinking in Kansas
Information educating Kansans about effects and costs of underage drinking

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
Science-based resource for parents

Lock Up Your Medicine to Prevent Children's Prescription Drug Abuse
You Hold the Key to Your Child's Drug-Free Future

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