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”, …
Fighting The EPIDEMIC Starts With EDUCATION!
Concerning the opioid epidemic, prevention work is vital because it ultimately means preventing addiction and possibly death!
Reducing access through proper disposal of unused or expired prescriptions and locking up medicines can reduce exposure; however, we also need EDUCATION to …
Healthy Community Talk @ Woodlands!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT SATURDAY:
NOVEMBER 16, 2019, 1:00PM – 4:00PM!
We have partnered with the Woodlands Mobile Home Community to host “Healthy Community Talk“!
This health fair event will have vendors and speakers that address …
Preventing Rx Drug Misuse! “Don’t Be the Dealer”
Last Saturday, October 26th, was National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The purpose of this event was to provide communities with a means to safely dispose expired or unused prescription (Rx) drug medication in addition educating community members about the …
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 …
Social Hosts – Remember the Homecoming Parties
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 …
E-cigarette/Vaping Update – October 4, 2019
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
To see the details, click this link:
E-cigaretteVaping Update October
…Alcohol: A Cost To Our Society and Our Youth?
Selling and distributing alcohol is a part of a trillion-dollar industry that continues to be successful due to its mass marketing, affordability, availability, and alcohol becoming a global commodity. However, with this, alcohol has also become the third leading cause …
BREAKING NEWS: The Latest in Combacting the Opioid Epidemic
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 …
E-cigarette and Vaping–Critical Updates
E-cigarette/Vaping update
September 13, 2019
Outbreak of Lung Illness Associated with Using E-cigarette Products
As of September 11, 2019, 380 confirmed and probable cases of lung disease associated with e-cigarette product use, or vaping, were reported by 36 states and …