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) …
The DEA prescription drug (Rx) Take Back Day event offers …
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 …
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 awarenessRecently, a medical marijuana dispensary has opened up in Cobb County—the marijuana oil is what is legal now and the dispensary only sells the oil products. The more people that acquire medical marijuana cards, the more dispensaries will pop up …
Many people don’t consider marijuana a drug; however, especially with today’s strains and extremely high levels of THC (i.e., 3.4% THC in the 1990’s compared to today’s 27%!), use and abuse of this substance will result in addiction with physicalBig Tobacco is getting creative in its appeal to the youth market. With the increased distaste for vaping and e-cigarettes among youth as a result of them remaining a public health concern, a different type of flavored nicotine product is …
This past month, our students within the Chattooga County School district have been working overtime to educate and empower their peers regarding the tenets of Sources of Strength, and we couldn’t be more proud! Our students at Trion Middle School …
Thanks to our very own Becky Cross and the Dennis-Kemp YMCA for another great Rx Take Back Day that happend at the end of last month! The final numbers were 57.6 lbs from the Dennis-Kemp YMCA location and 1,187 lbs
The month of May is widely know to be Mental Health/Mental Health Awareness Month… and rightfully so! During May, school is wrapping up to shut down for the summer, which means classes are ending and exams are beginning! Cramming in …