Shoutout to our coalition partners at The Miller House! They will be hosting an Open House on
Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 1PM- 5PM!
If interested, check out the info below and RVSP TODAY!
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… Community Possibilities: Let’s Talk About It!
Community Evaluation Solutions is one of our partner organizations that has helped evaluate CCAPSA, Inc.’s efforts over the years in order to help better implement and sustain our substance abuse prevention programs. This week, our very own Program Director, LaTreece …
Drug Prevention Tips for Parents and Guardians
Addressing drug use is something that is never easy for a parent/guardian when it comes to their child. However, with young adults between the ages of 12-25 being more likely to use illicit drugs than adults over the age of …
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 …
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 …
E-cigs: “Safer” Does Not Mean Safe!
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 …
Youth & Tobacco Use – What the CDC Has to Say
“Youth use of tobacco in any form is unsafe,” according to the CDC. Flavorings, packaging, and misconceptions about the safety of vaping have led to an increase in electronic cigarettes among middle and high school students.
To learn more, …
Do You Know about Know!® ?
If not, you are missing out on some great resources that not only cover drugs, alcohol and tobacco, but other issues like peer pressure, bullying, self-image, etc. that teens deal with.
Sign up for the Know!® parent tips now and …
What Is the Truth about e-cigarettes?
There’s a lot of misconceptions about e-cigarettes and how they can affect our health. What we do know is that e-cigarettes do, in fact, contain nicotine, and nicotine is addictive.
To learn more about e-cigarettes, visit the link below:
What …
Resources for Parents
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has a number of valuable resources for parents and families looking to prevent experimentation with drugs as well as help for those who fear their child is already abusing a substance. Check it out here!…