The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. They have a website with outstanding information and help… Continue reading Tips for Talking to Youth
Category: Educators
Items of interest to educators
Help Prevent Underage Drinking
Our kids told us in 2022 that underage drinking was their/our biggest problem in Ashley County. On both the 2022 and the 2025 surveys from our Ashley County Youth, Underage… Continue reading Help Prevent Underage Drinking
Hope Squad
Teen suicide is an issue in every high school and every community. Here is a link to one high school’s solution to the problem: Blueprint to help combat disproportionately high… Continue reading Hope Squad
Combatting Stigma with Knowledge
Combatting Stigma with KnowledgeBy: Madeline Beasley Peacock, Ph.D., Public Health Advisor and Robert Baillieu, M.D., M.P.H., Physician and Senior Advisor, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are… Continue reading Combatting Stigma with Knowledge
Black Youth Suicide Prevention
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Black youth suicide rates have been on the rise over the past two decades. SAMHSA’s Issue Brief, Black Youth Suicide Prevention, highlights… Continue reading Black Youth Suicide Prevention
Song for Charlie
Song for Charlie Special Edition Newsletter January 2025 Dear Friends, We’re reaching out today with heavy hearts as devastating wildfires impact communities across Los Angeles County, including Pasadena where Song for… Continue reading Song for Charlie
Addiction Myths
Debunking myths about addiction. This thought-provoking TED Talk challenges conventional wisdom about addiction, with a special focus on global research investigating its root causes. Through personal stories and scientific evidence,… Continue reading Addiction Myths
Golden Nugget
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
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
Medetomidine Alert
The objective of this announcement is to notify Arkansas law enforcement officials, public health officials, first responders, medical examiners, coroners, and all other related communities about new information surrounding the… Continue reading Medetomidine Alert