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
Category: Parents
Items of interest to parents
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!
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
Parents Against Vaping
School is back in session. It is a time for excitement and also a time for increased vaping by our students. Parents Against Vaping warns against the dangers of vaping… Continue reading Parents Against Vaping
Operation Parent
Operation Parent is a website dedicated for providing information to parents. They are providing free webinars to parents, educators, and anyone working with young people. The back-to-school season is here,… Continue reading Operation Parent
Dangers of Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2024!
A Zoom meeting was recently held discussing the dangers of vaping. If you would like to view a recording of the meeting, click here for the full recording. The Parents Against… Continue reading Dangers of Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2024!
“Souper Bowl” Canned Food Drive
The BIG Announcement The results are in for the canned food drive the Drug-Free Ashley County Coalition Student Prevention Group. Click on the following link to see the results of… Continue reading “Souper Bowl” Canned Food Drive
Talk, They Hear You – March Edition
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to… Continue reading Talk, They Hear You – March Edition
Drug-Free Ashley County Coalition Changes in Leadership
Message from Janie Carter, outgoing CDC Drug-Free Communities Support Grant Project Director. Dearest Friends and Colleagues, Many of you already know about recent and upcoming changes in leadership for the… Continue reading Drug-Free Ashley County Coalition Changes in Leadership
Talk, They Hear You
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to… Continue reading Talk, They Hear You