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 …
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 …
Something’s Brewin’!
This spooky season, we’ve got a couple of things a’brewin’ in our communities!
First, the National DEA Rx Take Back Day…
CLEAN OUT THOSE MEDICINE CABINETS AND COME VISIT US! On OCTOBER 28TH from 10AM – 2PM, you can drop …
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 …
TRENDING: #Sobriety
Provided by one of our own coalition member, Brian DiNapoli, there have been a number of events and articles in circulation where sobriety has become a major focus among youth in communities! These articles depict youth and young adults choosing …
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The issue of suicide can be linked to issues of mental health that can be exasperated by excessive alcohol use and drug use (including prescription drug misuse). This month we want to bring awarenessCommunity SPOTLIGHT: LaTreece Roby In The News
Good news… we are IN the news! Last month, our very own Program Director, LaTreece Roby, was able to be participate in a news story covered by WSB-TV! The story highlighted the Cobb County Police Department and their efforts to …
Community SPOTLIGHT: Our Lumpkin County High School Seniors
The CCAPSA, Inc. family would like to take this moment to highlight the accomplishment of our seniors at Lumpkin County High School, and the work being done in Lumpkin County with Drug-Free Lumpkin 365! About 80% of the high school …
April Is For Alcohol Awareness Month!
APRIL is ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH!
So, for your awareness… we have some fun (but important ☝️) facts for you!
- Binge drinking is drinking so much within about 2 hrs that one’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels reach 0.08 g/dL.
- Alcoholism
Striving for Another Sober Spring Break
Message for the Parents:
For many, the month of March is seen as the official start to the “SPRING BREAK FESTIVITIES”. While this is a joyous time for students who can find time to relax, and even for …