Many young people sometimes think that the laws and rules they follow in their home towns during the school year don’t apply as much when they are away for the summer, and that includes responsible behavior regarding alcohol.
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Summer, Sun and Sobriety
For many, Memorial Day weekend is seen as the official start to the summer festivities. While this is a joyous time for families and friends to get together, it can also be a very dangerous one.
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Social Hosts – Remember the Graduation Parties
Graduation is a fun and exciting time to celebrate the accomplishments of students reaching a milestone in their lives. As the season comes full swing, so will the parties. As the host of your own children’s graduation parties, remember to …
Celebrating National Prevention Week
All this week, we are supporting and spreading the word about National Prevention Week, an annual health observance raising awareness and action around substance abuse and mental health issues. Today is when we focus on underage drinking and alcohol misuse.…
Know the Facts: Gray Death Epidemic
Stakeholders – we are so vulnerable here in Cobb County with major interstates and our inclusion in the “Heroin Triangle.” Brookhaven is just down the road from Cobb. GBI officials have confirmed the state’s first fatality attributed to the …
Preventing Substance Abuse in Youth
With National Prevention Week on the way, we want to take a moment to share realistic ways you can aid in preventing substance abuse in youth. Use any of these tips to make an impact:
Share Expectations and Norms …