Email from the Ashley County DFC Director, Janie Carter: In an earlier email, I mentioned that October is National Youth Substance Prevention Awareness Month. and National Prescription Take Back Day… Continue reading National Emphases for October (con archivo adjunto en español)
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Foco en la Coalición Libre de Drogas en Puerto Rico
La aprobación y firma de la “Ley 55” de prevención del consumo de sustancias en adolescentes. EL mayor logro de la HCDFCC ha sido lograr la aprobación y firma del… Continue reading Foco en la Coalición Libre de Drogas en Puerto Rico
Campañas y Recursos del CDC en Español
Hoja Informativa sobre la campaña Rx Awareness de los CDC (CDC Rx Awareness Campaign Fact Sheet)Estrategias para reducir el consumo excesivo de alcohol (Strategies to Reduce Excessive Alcohol Use)La marihuana y la… Continue reading Campañas y Recursos del CDC en Español
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and… Continue reading 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day™
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™
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