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 …
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 …
Homecoming is a fun and exciting time to celebrate the school community between students, parents, faculty, and alumni! As the season comes full swing, so will the parties. As the host of your own children’s homecoming parties, remember to keep …
Outbreak of lung illness associated with using E-cigarette products-now over 1000 patients and counting
CDC Quick Facts–What is JUUL?
More Metro Cities take steps to reduce youth access to e-cigarettes
Opioid misuse and opioid-related deaths have grown exponentially over the past five years, but we are starting to see some progress in fighting this epidemic!
Check out this news post recently published by CNN concerning the latest news in the …
See what we’re doing in the community to keep our youth tobacco free!!!
Smyrna could seek to raise tobacco purchase age to 21
Cobb Juvenile Judge cautions parents, students about dangers of vaping
The new school year starts today with new opportunities and challenges for our students! With the alarming increases in vaping among youth, this is a great time to remind our kids that vaping products, like Juul, are considered tobacco products. …
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 …
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-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 …
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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