The second annual National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™ was on Monday, August 21, 2023. Established by the not-for-profit organization, Facing Fentanyl™. This day was set aside to remember loved… Continue reading National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™
Category: Parents
Items of interest to parents
2023 Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth Marijuana Prevention Conference.
The payment requirements for registration have clarified. There will not be a group viewing session paid for by Robert Holt. Currently, as of June 30, 2023, each participant will be… Continue reading 2023 Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth Marijuana Prevention Conference.
Campus Drug Prevention
The Campus Drug Prevention link is to a government sponsored website dedicated to provide institutions of higher education and their surrounding communities with resources to prevent drug misuse among college… Continue reading Campus Drug Prevention
Song for Charlie Newsletter
Janie asked to post a link to the June Song for Charlie newsletter. It is possible to sign up for the email to have the newsletter sent to your mailbox.… Continue reading Song for Charlie Newsletter
Dangers of Vaping
Vaping Could Up Your Friends’ Odds for Marijuana Use, Binge Drinking Teens using electronic cigarettes are much more likely than those who do not to use cannabis and binge-drink, according… Continue reading Dangers of Vaping
DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE PREVENTION VIDEO SERIES
The link below goes to some short videos that parents and educators will find helpful in identifying the risks of youth drug and alcohol use. Most are 60 seconds or… Continue reading DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE PREVENTION VIDEO SERIES
Prevention of Marijuana Use by Youth
Quote and links by Janie Carter, the Drug Free Coalition Project Director and Drug Free Ashley County Chair: “Some of you know that I recently read a book by Laura… Continue reading Prevention of Marijuana Use by Youth
Social Hosting – Bad Idea!
Dear Parents and Grads:This message sent to you by the Drug-Free Ashley County Coalition… What is Social Hosting?It is providing and/or serving alcohol to a young person who is under… Continue reading Social Hosting – Bad Idea!
Reclaiming our Future
The Phoenix Youth and Family Services, Inc. is presenting a Substance Abuse Prevention Conference: Reclaiming Our Future.
Drug Take Back
The Arkansas Drug Take Back is a program developed to help Arkansas families secure, monitor and dispose of the unused prescription medications. Most young adults who abuse prescription drugs get… Continue reading Drug Take Back