In some cultures, youth drinking alcohol can be seen as a “rite of passage”. With this, there are many myths that have developed and been circulated in regard to alcohol consumption and remedies to over consumption that are now present …
A Week of Prevention is Worth a Life of Prosperity!
The best way to avoid injury, health issues, and even addiction is through PREVENTION! With prevention you have the power to end the problem before it even starts!
This past week, we celebrated National Prevention Week, addressing topics such as …
TAC Team Takeover!
We may be in quarantine to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but that does not stop our students from spreading awareness regarding the harms of vaping and tobacco use!
The Teen Advisory Council (also known as a TAC Team) is …
Know The Limits!
Blood Alcohol Content or BAC… its that little number that tells you when is enough is enough or even when enough trickles over to too much! BAC, by definition, is the amount of alcohol in the blood system. To …
VIRTUAL🖥 RX DISPOSAL💊🗑 DAY!!!!! 😎
The National Rx Drug Take Back Day event is a major event where people have the opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets to ensure proper disposal of expired or unused medications as a means of reducing access to prescription …
🗣ATTENTION: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! (Game Over For Teen Vaping)
Although most of our attention has been commandeered by the current situation surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), we must still be aware of the issues, dangers, and harmful effects that are still very present concerning teen vaping.
Teens’ brains are not yet …
Put A Positive Spin on Social Distancing!
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) illness has reached all ends of the globe, making it a pandemic by definition. Each day, the media reports more and more about the death toll, the high rate of infection, and the morbid details about the …
Spring, Sun, and Sobriety!
For many, the month of March is seen as the official month of SPRING BREAK FESTIVITIES. While this is a joyous time for students who can find time to relax, and even for families and friends that may get …
Monkey See… Monkey DON’T Do!
As the holidays are starting to kick in, there will be more gatherings, more parties, and more opportunities to have alcohol…for adults that is…. In an atmosphere where there are many adults around that are drinking and “having fun”, …
Preventing Substance Abuse in Youth
Being that Red Ribbon Week underway in this month, 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:
1. Share Expectations …