CCAPSA would like to remind the community to support our efforts to reduce underage and youth binge drinking. As the summer vacation winds down, youth are trying to bring vacation to a good close with parties and other activities. During …
The Opioid Epidemic and Cobb County
Opioid addiction has become a major crisis in the United States. In 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services declared a “public health emergency” as opioid-related overdoses continued to rise across the country. Opioids include prescription drugs commonly prescribed …
E-cigs: “Safer” Does Not Mean Safe!
E-cigarettes entered the U.S. marketplace around 2007, and since 2014, they have been the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth. The sharp rise in e-cigarette use has resulted in an increase in overall youth tobacco product use for …
🗣ATTENTION: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! (Parents Who Host)
Check out our PSA regarding underage drinking and the Social Host Ordinance in Cobb County!
Additional Resources:
Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don’t Be A Party to Teenage Drinking
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CCAPSA Provides Tips For a Safe And Sober Fourth of July Holiday
CCAPSA, Inc. wants youth to stay safe and sober on the Fourth of July. Parents, learn the actions you can take in order to keep alcohol out of the hands of underage relatives and friends this holiday season.
The …
Summer’s Here: Alcohol Vigilance is Especially Important!
Summer is finally here! 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–that includes responsible behavior regarding alcohol.…
How Does Alcohol Advertising Really Affect Our Youth?
Ads are everywhere! They’re on TV, websites, within stores/malls, and along the side of the road. Now, they are making their way onto social media platforms, smartphone apps, and games. Just like ads, teens are everywhere, and they are absorbing …
Talking to Teens About Underage Drinking
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 10,874 people died in 2017 as a result of drunk driving–this being slightly over the steady average of 10,000 lives lost per year (NHTSA, n.d.). Underage drinking is a contributor …
Youth & Tobacco Use – What the CDC Has to Say
“Youth use of tobacco in any form is unsafe,” according to the CDC. Flavorings, packaging, and misconceptions about the safety of vaping have led to an increase in electronic cigarettes among middle and high school students.
To learn more, …
Do You Know about Know!® ?
If not, you are missing out on some great resources that not only cover drugs, alcohol and tobacco, but other issues like peer pressure, bullying, self-image, etc. that teens deal with.
Sign up for the Know!® parent tips now and …