Accompanied by a short video that discusses the results of a poll detailing that marijuana use has increased in comparison to
tobacco use among young adults, a recent CNN article reports that “[u]sing marijuana doubles the risk of dying …
Dear Fathers, Happy National Men’s Health Month!
It’s National Men’s Health Month and this weekend we celebrate Father’s Day!
DEAR FATHERS 
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First, we want to thank you for your dedication and guidance when supporting your children! We also want to thank you for being strong role …
“Lets’s Be Clear”… Cannabis is Our Concern!
Let’s Be Clear Georgia is a statewide collaborative that shares our vision and message surrounding substance use prevention among youth–specifically focusing on marijuana.
It is common knowledge that marijuana use can have a negative affect on mental health (e.g, increasing …
BREAKING NEWS!!!!: “American Underage Drinking Reaches ‘Unprecedented’ Record Low”
Recently, an article was published that described a study released from the National Institute of Drug Abuse detailing the record low of the incidence of underage drinking! As we continue to encourage our youth to abstain from underage drinking and …
POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN: Delta-8 Products
ALERT! BREAKING NEWS!…
A new public health concern may be arising among US 12th grade age youth. A recent study has found that the current number of high school seniors who have reported using delta-8 may be a “potential public …
Children of Addiction Awareness Week
This past week (February 11th–17th) was Children of Addiction Awareness Week. By engaging in open, honest dialogues, we can empower and uplift children affected by addiction, fostering hope and resilience. Let’s make sure these children know that they matter ❤️.…
Community SPOTLIGHT: Drug-Free Lumpkin Makes a “Bash”!
To close out October, in theme with the Halloween season, our partners at Drug-Free Lumpkin were able to participate in a Halloween Bash Resource Fair at Lumpkin County Middle School. Our very own Dr. Michael Carpenter and Brian DiNapoli distributed …
Recap: #RRW2K23
Red Ribbon Week in Kennesaw will be one for the books! Our Teen Advisory Council (TAC) students at North Cobb High School created graphics with drug-free messaging and had interactive activities for their peers. There were themed days, and there …
DEA Rx Take Back Day 2K23: Act II
🗣TOMORROW, SATURDAY, OCT 28nd 🗓
10AM 🕙 – 2PM 🕑
COME SEE US!
EVERY YEAR, TWICE A YEAR!! ITS OUR BIG PREVENTION EFFORT TO STOP OPIOID AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE!
The DEA prescription drug (Rx) Take Back Day event offers …
#RRW2K23
Every year we recognize and celebrate Red Ribbon Week as an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drug use and misuse. Schools get involved by having different events and/or themes each day …