The bird and its golden nugget: a metaphor for addiction This simple yet profound award-winning animation uses the metaphor of a bird discovering golden nuggets to explore how addiction develops,… Continue reading Golden Nugget
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Monthly Happenings Gazette
Our prior CDC Project Officer for the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant was Ms. Bianca Anderson. Each month she was the Project Officer for Ashley County, she compiled a newsletter she… Continue reading Monthly Happenings Gazette
Minutes for the Monthly Drug Free Ashley County Coalition Meeting Held Dec 10, 2024
This meeting for the Drug Free Ashley County (DFAC) Coalition was held on December 10, 2024. The meeting was held at the UAM-CTC in person and on ZOOM. The meeting… Continue reading Minutes for the Monthly Drug Free Ashley County Coalition Meeting Held Dec 10, 2024
Minutes for the Monthly Drug Free Ashley County Coalition Meeting Held Nov 12, 2024 (Corrected)
This meeting for the Drug Free Ashley County (DFAC) Coalition was held on November 12, 2024. The meeting was held at the UAM-CTC in person and on ZOOM. The meeting… Continue reading Minutes for the Monthly Drug Free Ashley County Coalition Meeting Held Nov 12, 2024 (Corrected)
Saturday Is Drug Take Back Day
Got Unneeded Meds? Saturday, October 26, 2024 Is Take Back Day. The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national… Continue reading Saturday Is Drug Take Back Day
Minutes for the Monthly Drug Free Ashley County Coalition meeting held Oct 8, 2024
This monthly meeting for the Drug Free Ashley County (DFAC) Coalition was held on October 8, 2024. The meeting was held at the UAM-CTC in person and on ZOOM. The… Continue reading Minutes for the Monthly Drug Free Ashley County Coalition meeting held Oct 8, 2024
Kids are inhaling ‘Galaxy Gas’ to get high. Here’s what parents should know!
This may not be familiar to you, but chances are it is familiar to your kids. Some young people are misusing Galaxy Gas products to inhale nitrous oxide, which can… Continue reading Kids are inhaling ‘Galaxy Gas’ to get high. Here’s what parents should know!
Minutes for the Monthly Drug Free Ashley County Coalition held Sept 10, 2024
The monthly meeting for the Drug Free Ashley County (DFAC) Coalition was held on September 10, 2024. The meeting was held at the UAM-CTC in person and ZOOM. The meeting… Continue reading Minutes for the Monthly Drug Free Ashley County Coalition held Sept 10, 2024
No Judgment. Just Help
What You Can Do to Support Suicide Prevention Month Efforts. September Drug-Free Ashley County meeting. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, our Healthcare Professional Sector Leader, Dr. Barron Griffin,… Continue reading No Judgment. Just Help
Suicide Prevention Month and Inaugural 988 Day
This is a message from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Every September, we recognize Suicide Prevention Month as a time to continue learning about suicide prevention, remember… Continue reading Suicide Prevention Month and Inaugural 988 Day