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 …
Brain Matter
Some may ask, “why does all of this [substance use prevention, underage drinking, youth tobacco use/vaping prevention, etc.] MATTER?”. Our response… BRAIN MATTER! As a living human being, your BRAIN MATTERS, and substances can hinder the development of your BRAIN …
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 …
New Year… BETTER You!
With time, some things get BETTER… and your health should be one of them!
Calling all parents and teens, let’s make the resolution to continue to live our healthiest lifestyles by not engaging in activities like vaping/tobacco use and …
Holiday Habits: Setting the Record Straight on Alcohol
The holiday season is officially beginning! This means more family time with teens being home during school breaks, which presents a great opportunity to have more open conversations about alcohol. It also gives parents the opportunity to set the record …
Barber Escapes The Vape!
Our very own Program Director, LaTreece Roby, developed a virtual/online escape room! Last month, she was able to pilot the Escape the Vape activity with Barber Middle School. There were about 7 class periods over three days (approximately 140 kids) …
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 …
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 …
NCHS TAC Students Simluate… Never Emulate!
Our Teen Advisory Council (TAC) students at North Cobb High School were having a little fun with the DUI (“drunk”) simulation googles during one of their meetings. The exercise was meant to be able to experience how difficult it is …