Nearly 95% of U.S. teens use social media, with most spending over three hours daily—exceeding safe thresholds linked to doubled risk of anxiety and depression 

Topics: social media, mental health, anxiety, depression

In 2024, the DEA seized enough counterfeit pills to represent 380 million lethal doses. In 2025 alone, seizures equated to 196 million lethal doses—an unprecedented surge 

Topics: social media, drug trend, drug free usa forever stamp, emojis

Remember when Sunday dinner at grandma’s was the weekly tradition? When family time meant gathering around a table—not around separate screens? While times have changed, the need for real connection hasn’t.

Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse

In 2020, the United States Postal Service, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, issued the Drug Free USA Forever Stamp—a small symbol with a powerful message.

Topics: social media, drug trend, drug free usa forever stamp, emojis

With summer in full swing and June being Online Safety Month, now is the perfect time to equip teens and tweens with tools that foster healthy digital habits and prevent risky behavior.

Topics: education, parent involvement, positive parenting, prevention, Informed Families, social media, drug prevention

Father’s Day is more than a celebration of dads — it’s a reminder of how powerful father figures can be in shaping the lives of children and strengthening families. At Informed Families, we know that prevention starts at home. That’s why we’re highlighting the critical role fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and mentors play in raising safe, healthy, and drug-free children.

Topics: education, prevention, Informed Families, drug prevention, teachers

As summer begins, I’m reminded of something we say often at Informed Families: Prevention doesn’t take a break.

Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse

Each year, the National Family Partnership proudly recognizes exceptional individuals and programs leading the fight against drug abuse through the Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Red Ribbon Award. This prestigious honor commemorates the life and legacy of Kiki Camarena —a DEA agent who gave his life in service to protecting communities from the harms of drug use.

Topics: education, prevention, Informed Families, drug prevention, teachers

Staying Ahead While Staying Connected...Raising teens has never been easy—but parenting in 2025 comes with a unique set of challenges that didn’t exist a generation ago. Social media trends shift by the hour, vaping continues to evolve under the radar, and artificial intelligence now plays a growing role in how kids learn, communicate, and even think.

Topics: parenting, positive parenting, Informed Families, social media, drug trend, parents

As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country—and the families who stand beside them. Military families play a critical role in our nation’s strength. Their everyday lives are marked by discipline, sacrifice, and resilience. These values not only support their loved ones in uniform but also create strong, prevention-focused homes that we can all learn from.

Topics: Informed Families, social media, drug trend