For Communities, Parents and Schools
New Location for Reality Tour Drug Prevention Program Announced
BUTLER, PA – The Reality Tour Parent/Child Drug Prevention Program will be held at North Main St. Church of God, 1201 N .Main St. Ext. in Butler beginning September 25th. Reality Tour, a project of the nonprofit CANDLE, Inc., helps parents ‘get on the same page’ with their child when it comes to drug prevention. … Read more
Being a College Intern at the Drug Prevention Nonprofit – CANDLE, Inc.
I am a current college intern at CANDLE, Inc.’s Reality Tour which is a nonprofit organization that educates communities about youth substance abuse and teaches children to “See Beyond the Next 10 Minutes.” Why did I choose Reality Tour? I chose this internship because I wanted to be a part of something bigger that makes … Read more
All You Need For Red Ribbon Week – Free! Plus Tips!
If you’re an educator, you’re probably looking for Red Ribbon Week ideas for October. Take a deep breath and relax. We have 3 tips and then an introduction to SmartZone – now a free digital download with all you need for a successful Red Ribbon Week. What you are about to discover are not just … Read more
The Teen Brain: 5 Things to Know NOW!
What parents and teens need to know about the teen brain.
The Teen Brain: 5 Things to Know NOW!
Parents of tweens and teens need to know how their child’s developing brain impacts their choices and behaviors. What if there was an Operator’s Manual for the developing brain for both parents and their tweens and teens? The adolescent years between the ages of 10 and 19 are a period of unique brain growth … Read more
Teen Brain – Train It Now!
Experience this interactive “operator’s manual” for the teen brain. Youth ages 10-13 will find it fun and engaging. Great parent/child activity. Older teens can be asked to review the training to see if there is any new information. Invite their feedback as to the importance of the training for younger teens. Ask them to weigh … Read more
Testing Waters of New Normal in Prevention
Change has been the driving force of the drug prevention nonprofit CANDLE, Inc. Change in the health and habits of the younger population. Change in the ability to make good decisions and be on the same page with their parents. For 20+ years we have been an organization whose mission depended on adapting … Read more
Why Does NIDA Study Addiction in Teens?
The actor Brandon Thomas Lee recently sat down with NIDA’s Director, Dr. Nora Volkow, for a virtual conversation about addiction, recovery, mental health, and how COVID-19 affects it all. One of Brandon’s questions was, “NIDA does a lot of research focused on teenage/young adult drug use in particular—why is that?” Watch Dr. Volkow’s answer: The teen … Read more
What Are the Signs of Having a Problem With Drugs?
Addiction can happen at any age, but it usually starts when a person is young. It’s the result of changes in the brain that can come from drug use. Addiction affects how people think and what they do. But what exactly are the signs? First, it’s important to know that there is no “type” of person … Read more