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Some of these over the counter drugs have been used by kids for years but some are new. They are often mixed with energy drinks causing even more of a problem. Get the facts so you know!
Commonly Misused Over-the-Counter Meds | Get Smart About Drugs
www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov
If you’re concerned about someone in your household abusing your over-the-counter medication, ingredients in cough medicine and the anti-diarrheal lopermide should probably be on your radar.
We think we are handling our teens carefully. W4e are interested and we ask questions. However, sometimes we are accusatory and act like the prosecution instead of getting good information. This online course could really help our approach and get much much better results!
Online Learning: A Skill-Building Course Addressing Teen Substance Use
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If you suspect or know your child is engaging in substance use or other unhealthy behaviors, all you want to do is get them back on track. More effective communication and proven ways to change challe...Drug use including vaping can effect your outer beauty. Some things occur quickly and others may take years but there is little doubt your looks will pay a price just like your internal organs. Be sure to share this information with your teens in the hopes that if nothing else you say on this topic, their altered looks will hit home.
How Drugs Affect Your Looks and Your Body | Just Think Twice
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Using drugs can ruin your health and destroy your physical appearance.Drug overdoses continue to climb during this difficult time. We just received a sad report from Hamilton County. If you have a family member who is using drugs please be sure you have Narcan available and are trained on how to use it.
Drug overdose deaths jump in 2019 to nearly 71,000, a record high, CDC says | Get Smart About Drugs
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(CNN, July 15) U.S. drug overdose deaths increased almost 5% between 2018 and 2019, according to new preliminary numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Hea...Trying to control teens is a losing battle but setting limits does work and results in positive changes. Read more to learn how!
Set Limits & Monitor Behavior When Addressing Drug and Alcohol Use
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Teens and young adults want freedom. You don’t want to be a nag. But when you’ve discovered drug or alcohol use, all bets are off.As people share their stories and their journeys, families are more likely to bring these issues out in the open ending the shame and getting the needed help!
Partnership to End Addiction on Twitter
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““But by sharing her anguish, Kardashian West spoke for countless families in the same dire situation — watching a spouse, sibling, parent or adult child go through a process of self-destruction...Parents and caregivers need support and here are some tips to talk to your child at any age!
Drug Prevention Tips for Every Age, from Toddlers to Young Adults
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Tips and advice parents can use for kids at every stage - from toddler to teenager to young adult - to help steer your child away from drug use.Cigarette butts continue to be a blot on our environment! This little one gets it-shouldn't the rest of us?
Second hand smoke can really be dangerous. E-cigarettes are no different!!
Why do some teens find drug misuse so appealing and why do some walk away? Read this article for a better understanding of the risk and also the protective factors that you can engage!
Preventing Teen Drug Use: Risk Factors and Why Teens Use
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Identify whether your child could be at higher risk for drug or alcohol use, and learn common reasons for why young people may use.Starting early meaning elementary school and talking often about drug prevention can make all the difference. Read more for additional information on how to connect with your teens!
Preventing Teen Drug Use: Connecting with Your Teen
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A strong bond with your child, especially during the teen years, helps reduce the chances of engaging in risky behavior like drug and alcohol use.Prescription drugs are often used for specific conditions by teens be it anxiety, attention deficit disorders and depression to mention a few. Misusing and giving to others can be a big problem. Teens, like adults need to understand their importance and the side affects and problems with misuse.
Teens and Rx Meds: What You Should Know | Get Smart About Drugs
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Prescription drugs are the most commonly misused substances by teens after marijuana and alcohol.With the resurgence of methamphetamine, these candy-like pills are attracting teens and others to give it a try. Please be on the look-out and talk to your kids!
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DEA warns of meth made to look like candy, 'like Flintstone vitamins,' in the Midwest
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The federal Drug Enforcement Administration is warning of methamphetamines made to look like bits of candy or children’s vitamins cropping up in northern Ohio that could be spreading into more of th...Comment on Facebook The federal Drug ...
How scary is that?
Online Learning: A Skill-Building Course Addressing Teen Substance Use
Online Learning: A Skill-Building Course Addressing Teen Substance Use
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If you suspect or know your child is engaging in substance use or other unhealthy behaviors, all you want to do is get them back on track. More effective communication and proven ways to change challe...If this looks familiar you might have what you think is a typical teen but maybe not! It is our job as parents to investigate and know what our kids are doing! It might be more than teen angst!
Our teens and adults are suffering so much! This is a real crisis in my opinion!
Suicide in Ohio: 37 of 88 counties above U.S. average, and the pandemic could cause a spike
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Ohio’s rural counties, including Brown County, are confronting a rise in suicides, the report says, with few if any resources to help people.Comment on Facebook Ohio’s rural ...
I can't read this article unless I subscribe.... Is there any way to send it without subscribing?
Connie-so sorry I missed this last week. I do not have an account and can read it. I can cut and paste it to you on messenger if you want?
Believe it or not quess what is back? You might have thought you remember this but believe me you probably don't really know about it and the impact it can have on an already vulnerable part of our population-our kids- especially those with existing mental health issues.
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A very strong hallucinogen, odorless and colorless, with high potential for abuse.Comment on Facebook A very strong ...
Just what we need!
Recognize the symptoms of drug use especially vaping nicotine. Rage issues and unusual behavior can often be a tip off!
Alcohol continues to be the drug of choice for teens as it is easily accessible in most homes.
This is a great breakdown of underage drinking and the repercussions especially with earlier and earlier use.
teens.drugabuse.gov
Teen drinking can put teens′ health and safety at risk. Find out how drinking can affect brina development and put teens at risk for alcoholism in the future.Mt. Washington, Ohio had the highest overdose rate in the whole city of Cincinnati!
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Drug overdoses have been increasing and accelerating since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to data obtained by The Washington Post.Comment on Facebook Drug overdoses have ...
This article says nothing about Mt Washington. But it was written by The Washington Post!
I didn't include this report as it isn't mine to share but wanted to let everyone know this is happening right here as well.
This is a short video about just how important you all are in influencing your teens!
People are suffering and anxiety and hopelessness are rampant among some including our teens. Someone has to step up and talk to them about these dangers. That someone should be their champion and everyone needs one being a parent, grandparent, teacher, neighbor or friend. Self destruction can happen anytime and teens who have good protective factors fair better. Be that champion. Reach out with your heart!! Learn more...
'Iso,' a Deadly New Synthetic Opioid, Has Hit American Streets | Get Smart About Drugs
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(HealthDay News, June 9) Isotonitazene, also known as “iso,” is a new synthetic opioid is behind an increasing amount of overdose deaths, according to experts.What a great idea to help parents!! Beech Acres continues to be a great asset to our community!
Parent Connext™ | Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinnati
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Parent Connext™ provides parents with prompt, practical support for a variety of parenting challenges that families face every day.Quitting drug use is extremely difficult! Reach out to finally quit!
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“Why drugs can be hard to quit—Watch this video from NIDA to learn the basics of #addiction and why this #brain disease makes quitting drugs so difficult: t.co/YE8UMtsa0H”Why? Why? Why? We all ask this when we find out our kids are experimenting. This article may give you some insight into the answer. Then again, teens are unpredictable and no two are totally alike!
Why do Teens Use Drugs? | Get Smart About Drugs
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The teen years are often a time to explore and learn more about themselves as they approach adulthood. Often, this involves experimenting and testing their boundaries. The desire to do something new o...*If someone is misusing substances in your home, would you know? The RALI Cares Code 3 Virtual tour can help parents and caregivers learn the warning signs of abuse. Check out this link from RALI Ohio to take the tour:*
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Harmless pot, if there ever was such, is a thing of the past especially for our young people whose brains are not fully developed. If you doubt that their brains are fully developed just look at some of the crazy decisions they sometimes make. Adding the marijuana, particularly in concentrates is a problem in the making. Adding additional fuel to this fire is the hand in hand increased anxiety. Read more...
Today's high potency weed raises risk of anxiety and addiction, study says | Get Smart About Drugs
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(CNN, May 27) People who smoke potent marijuana are more at risk of developing general anxiety disorder and becoming addicted than people who smoke less powerful strains, according to recent research.Save the date! The Operations Street Smart has been scheduled for November the 17th!
I have been wanting to talk about this for awhile now so here it goes. Young women are so vulnerable and susceptible to sexual assault particularly the younger they are. Things happen particularly when there is alcohol involved. Most will not tell anyone. If they tell a friend or group of friends they will rarely be believed. They then carry that shame and pain with them for the rest of their lives. We must, as the adults in their lives, talk to them about this early and often so that they know they can and should defend themselves. Teaching them self-defense and letting them know it is okay to use it are paramount. Now the other side of the coin is to talk to our vulnerable young men as well. They can also be victims. Their lives can also be ruined by false accusations!! This is a multifaceted topic that needs to be addressed and rarely is!!
Parents need all the help they can get especially since the kids have been in the house for so long doing stay at home stuff. My advice is get them outside as much as you can. Here are some other ideas!
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In June, teens are amped for summer vacation. But as the school-free weeks go on and on, boredom usually sets in. And that’s where problems could start. According to reports, summer break is when a ...**TOBACCO: People who use vaping devices at risk of oral disease**
An Ohio State University study published in the journal Science Advances shows bacteria in the mouths of young and healthy vapers puts them at risk of disease (Caldwell, Ohio State News, 5/27). The daily e-cigarette users did not have active disease, but the oral bacteria in their mouths teemed with infection-causing organisms, similar to people with periodontitis, a gum infection that can lead to tooth loss and, left untreated, is a risk factor for heart and lung disease. Scientists believe that the heated and pressurized liquids in e-cigarette cartridges are likely the culprit. Read the [Ohio State News article](r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GCUc2mdU-KbqzR5gNnsVLUjIpK6lVkV8NSezBXGUZLDqLfj0F5R0zCVxxSXMQyZQfgUQkjPh_...).
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Learn the slang that people use concerning drugs. It will educate you when watching movies, TV and monitoring our teens experimentation.
Quiz: Drug Slang Terms | Get Smart About Drugs
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Words like “bliss,” “pebbles,” and “groceries” probably sound innocent enough. But people often try to hide their drug use through code words or slang. Learn about popular drug slang terms...Talk to your kids. Harmless looking pills are anything but harmless!
Meet Molly: The Truth About MDMA (Ecstasy or “E”)
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You never know what you’re getting with Molly, but it probably won’t be good.Be informed! If you realize you don't know about these synthetic substances you might be more interested in learning about them. Our teens are stressed right now and rightly so. They don't know what to think or what the future looks like. Know they are experimenting.
Synthetic Weed: What Do You Know? | Just Think Twice
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Many people aren’t aware of the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids (aka “fake weed”). Take our quiz to learn what’s fact and what’s fiction.Anxiety especially right now is through the roof. We certainly don't need to be doing anything to make it worse especially where our young people are concerned!!
Today's high potency weed raises risk of anxiety and addiction, study says | Get Smart About Drugs
www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov
(CNN, May 27) People who smoke potent marijuana are more at risk of developing general anxiety disorder and becoming addicted than people who smoke less powerful strains, according to recent research.Marijuana use among our teens has increased during the pandemic. Know what is in those vape pens as they are so easily concealed.
What You Should Know About Marijuana Concentrates/ Honey Butane Oil | Get Smart About Drugs
www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov
A marijuana concentrate is a powerful substance that may look like honey or butter. It is made by extracting THC from marijuana.Parents who suspect their teen is in trouble need all the help they can get. Here is a free online aid to support you!
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“Register here to be part of our FREE, live online gatherings for parents and caregivers who may have children experimenting with, or dependent on, substances: t.co/ph7f6YEz4U”So often we think something seems amiss with our teen. Is it just hormonal? Is it just normal teen angst or is it something else. If you suspect it is you need to talk to your teen and find out now. This tough conversation isn't going to get easier if you put it off. This is the time to reach for your inner strength and get your child the help they might so urgently need.
Talking to Your Child When You Suspect Drug Use | Get Smart About Drugs
www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov
Choose the right time to talk. When talking to your child be sure your child is sober or has not been using drugs before talking about drugs and alcohol.How very sad that in the midst of everyone so frightened about dying of the virus, so many families are dealing with death from opioids instead. No one can fully understand the pain of this unless you have personally gone through it. A good friend of mine just lost her son after years of struggling. Years of worry, years of hope and years of trying to help.
Clean out those medicine cabinets and please be the advocate your family needs when deciding what pain measures are being prescribed by physicians after medical procedures or injuries.
The coronavirus is fuel on the nation’s opioid addiction fire
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Last week, when Melissa Etheridge announced that her son had died of an opioid overdose, the nation was reminded of the toll that the addiction crisis is taking on families.Comment on Facebook Last week, when ...
Addiction does not discriminate. And sadly many drugs are easily accessible
Its true. I'm a living example. My daughter is not.
Very sorry to hear about your friend
So true Denise. Thank you for all you continue to do to educate the community. ❤️
Some drugs are being manufactured to look like legitimate pharmaceuticals. They can take any substance and put it in a pill press. Not only are the teens experimenting, they have no idea what they are even taking!!
Facts about Synthetic Drugs | Just Think Twice
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Synthetic drugs are created in illegal labs whose ingredients and strength are almost impossible to know.I listened to a wonderful webinar by Dr. Clifford Sussman, Adolescent Psychiatrist yesterday on "Managing Screen Time" for our teens. One of the things, and there were many that struck me was that all of these addictions have a common thread. They are all Dopamine Addictions. Please visit his website for more vital information. www.cliffordsussmanmd.com "World gone Viral"
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Clifford Sussman, MD is has a private practice in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry in Washington, DC. Dr. Sussman specializes in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology with an emphasis on care th...Teach your teens to resist any form of addiction by sharing with them this vital information!
Everyday Prevention – Prevention Action Alliance
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Everyday PreventionAs we all adjust to a new normal and cope with the full impacts of COVID-19 we want to remind parents and preventionists across Ohio that we have tools, research, and expertise to s...In lieu of the 5K walk at Nagel this year many of the restaurants and other community supporters are offering coupons, discounts and other promotions. Help the Forest Hills Foundation for Education by participating. Thank you!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Our mental health is so very important. Check out these signs and remember to share them with your family!!
This is National Prevention Week. Preventing our teens from living a life free of addiction is one of the most important things we can do as parents. Marijuana in its current concentrations of THC especially in the Dab Pens should be number one on our radar.
This SNL skit was in very bad taste and delivered a message to all that kids drinking is okay. Even though exaggerated, the kids are watching everything the adults are doing-NOT COOL!!
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I sent an email. This is in very bad taste. They have kids pretending to drink and pass out.
Kids don’t watch this show. They do not have any idea about what SNL is doing. Don’t care. This show will have zero influence on them.
Snl is not for kids
It was all in fun which is the idea of the show! Had us laughing here.
I agree that this is not for kids however the problem is that some parents view underage drinking as a right of passage and do not understand the lack of full brain development until age 25. Everyone enjoys a good hearty laugh but just want to make sure it isn’t at the expense of our kids health.
This is such a crazy time with so much isolation! Please reach out instead of doing this on your own. If you feel desperate let someone know!!
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If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.The truth is we don't know very much! The concentrations of THC can be very different. Some are made in labs and some are made on the street . In my opinion these are extremely dangerous to our teens but also to little kids who could get their hands on them!
How Much Do You Know About Edibles? | Just Think Twice
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As marijuana laws change around the country, the use of marijuana edibles is rising. But a lot of people don't know the risks. Do you? Take the quiz.Comment on Facebook As marijuana laws ...
There are plenty of folks around here claiming to be ‘organic chefs’ creating this crap. 🙄🙄🙄
How frightening!!!
**During this difficult time, overdoses have increased dramatically. If you or someone you love is struggling be sure you know how to get help.**
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On behalf of the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition, Hamilton County Public Health and Cincinnati Health Department,
please see the attached public health alert summarizing a recent increase in overdose activity in our community.
Please adhere to recommendations that have been provided and feel free to redistribute as necessary. For questions,
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This just solidifies what we have all been saying. This is not only having a severe impact on adults but our kids are at such a great risk. We need to find good ways to get them out and about.
Millennials and Even Younger Adults Bearing Brunt of Pandemic's Mental Health Effects, Study Finds
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COMMENTARY | A new study looking that asked people about their mental distress showed some staggering results.Welcome new members. We currently have a group page and an individual page for reasons I am too ignorant to understand but apparently there are positives for both-who knew!! Sometimes they have different posts so if you can check them both out. We will be working to combing them to the page in 2020!
May 15th is Mental health Day in Anderson Township during the Mental Health Awareness Month. The Collaborative is encouraging us to wear green that day and to make some positive signs to share with our friends and neighbors. Here are some beautiful examples!
15 Inspirational Mental Health Quotes
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Share these quotes with friends, family, and coworkers, whether they’re facing a mental health disorder or just going through a rough time.Don't miss this webinar on May 18th from 2-3pm. It is free and if you register and miss it for some reason they will email you the webinar the next day for you to view when you can. This is great information!!Operation Parent will offer a great Webinar on Screen Usage among our teens on May 18th. This is free and once you register if you miss it for some reason, they will send you the webinar the next day. This is a really good organization and you will learn so much!!
Don't let the stigma that you perceive about addiction keep you from getting the help that you or your loved one needs!
NEW Online Support Community for Parents & Caregivers
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Families are facing unprecedented challenges due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19. In response, we invite you to join our new community for parents and caregivers who may have children experiment...As we come through Alcohol Awareness Month in April we run right into the National Drug Prevention week May 10 - 16th. We will continue to post articles that week involving substance misuse. Please use this time to talk to your family!
Alcohol Awareness Month: Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic - SAFE Project
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Learn about alcohol use disorder, the dangers of using alcohol as a coping mechanism, and more.WE ARE ALL LOOKING FOR WAYS TO HELP OUR FAMILIES RIGHT NOW AND IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS FROM THE LIBRARY.
I hope you’re staying healthy! I wanted to share some information and resources from the Library that might be helpful to you and your contacts.
1. Even though the Library is closed to the public right now, we’re working hard to provide resources and services to everyone in the community through our website at [cincinnatilibrary.org](cincinnatilibrary.org/).
2. We have a free eCard that anyone in Ohio or Northern Kentucky can get from our website. It’s for all ages, and with your eCard you get **free** access to thousands of ebooks, movie streaming, eaudiobooks, emagazines, music downloads, online learning opportunities, homework help and more from [cincinnatilibrary.org](cincinnatilibrary.org/). The direct link to Homework HelpNow is: [www.cincinnatilibrary.org/resources/brainfuse.aspx](www.cincinnatilibrary.org/resources/brainfuse.aspx)
3. We are offering events and activities online almost every day, including virtual storytimes for kids and events for teens and adults. Check our calendar on our web site for details: [cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/signup/List](cincinnatilibrary.evanced.info/signup/List)
4. Anyone can call us 7 days a week at 369-6900. We’re here to connect you with resources to fit your needs, help with job searching, recommend materials for teaching kids from home, and more. You can also email and chat with us from our web site.
5. The Library’s blog has the latest resources to help you cope with the COVID-19 crisis. There are resources for parents, job seekers, small businesses, and more.
Please let me know if there’s anything we can do for you or any of our community partners and please share with anyone who might be interested or you think could benefit!
Thanks,
Tina
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Most of us feel stressed but most are not dealing with acute recovery! Please reach out if you know someone who is struggling!
"I walked out of rehab and into a pandemic."
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Isolation is not the best thing for the newly sober.Quarantine is taking a toll on all of us but if you answer yes there is an alternative and help out there! The last thing we all need is to turn this shelter in place into a larger epidemic with life long effects.
Is Alcohol Use Spiking in Your Home?
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If you are concerned about increased alcohol consumption in your home, our helpline, parent coaches and our Text COVID program are just some of the resources families can use to address a loved one’...Comment on Facebook If you are concerned...
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Josh Gerth and Mike Glen both of the Anderson Mental Health Collaborative invite you to a webinar to discuss the importance of this group and the overall mental health of the Anderson Community. Please register and join them on Friday, April 24th at 10:30. This will be a short presentation and a question and answer session will follow
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Anderson Township Trustee Josh Gerth and Anderson Mental Health Collaborative founder and resident Mike Glen will provide some words of encouragement during this time of uncertainty, discuss how and w...Comment on Facebook Anderson Township ...
Just FYI if you haven't heard. AA has been getting Zoombomed” by trolls, with very offensive material. I would make sure you have a password and have a moderator to kick out if needed.
Even though there are good reasons for this direction at this time this is a recipe for more disaster. We have truly been fighting this epidemic particularly in Ohio and now with the Covid-19 pandemic we are fighting a war on two fronts.
An Epidemic Meets a Pandemic | The Regulatory Review
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Amid the coronavirus, the federal government eases restrictions on prescribing controlled substances by telehealth.“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
“The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.”
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Prevention work is hard! We need you!! We need to save our kids from a life of addiction because honestly what better gift can we give our kids but an addiction free life. Without addiction, all that life has to offer is theirs They have the opportunity to choose and make a wonderful life for themselves and their families. We need you to get engaged and to help with this mission! Go to [www.stepupanderson.org](l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stepupanderson.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2nD-ttquGA5uXXqM1zL2...) and join us!
Parents need to understand just how prevalent vaping is and how easily the teen's health is put in a precarious predicament. This isn't safer than tobacco cigarettes!! Know the risks and get talking even if you don't suspect a thing!
COVID-19 is a Good Reason to Help Your Child Quit (or Never Start) Vaping
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If you have previously asked your child to quit or cut back without the result you’d hoped for, the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 present a good opportunity to try again.Marijuana will continue to be a huge part of the drug scene particularly for our teens. Whether it is vaped or smoked or consumed in gummy bears, it is the wave now and of the future. Did you know that the pot of the 60"s was approximately 3% THC? The Dab pen concentrates can be anywhere from 50-95% THC. Hallucinations and serious health issues will continue to complicate this trend.
This doesn't just affect the celebrities-we know it is affecting our own community.
Willow Smith, 19, Says Cutting Back on Marijuana Was a 'Big Eye-Opener': 'What Have I Been Missing?'
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On a new episode of Red Table Talk, the 19-year-old recount how and why she stopped using marijuana recreationallyCOVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support
COVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support
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We know how important it is to have support during this uncertain time. We are here for you, and our free and confidential helpline services continue to be available. As more remote and online resourc...Understanding pain and the brain can be a key component to understanding our need to suppress it with substance use!
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NIDA-funded researchers identified a critical role for an internal brain opioid network called the dynorphin-kappa opioid receptor (KOR) system.In an effort to help parents with students grades 6-12 Scholastic along with The Real Cost of Vaping has produced this program for schools. Because you are now your child's teachers, we will provide this series of video's to help you educate your teens or soon to be teens.
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These cross-curricular lessons, activities, and digital interactive/videos help grades 6-12 students important facts about vaping and its health risks.We have run this article before but it is so important to understand what the teens are vaping in the DAB pens and how powerful they are especially at a time when our kids are stressed and isolated at home.
What You Should Know About Marijuana Concentrates/ Honey Butane Oil | Get Smart About Drugs
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A marijuana concentrate is a powerful substance that may look like honey or butter. It is made by extracting THC from marijuana.Disruption can't even begin to cover what is going on right now. If we feel out of control imagine how they feel. If looking for a temporary escape makes sense to them, we know they could be in the danger zone!!
In a Time of Disruption, Protecting Your Child from the Risks of Substance Use
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What can parents and other caregivers do to reduce the potential that children – who are feeling frustrated, isolated and bored – might engage in substance use? Find out here.Comment on Facebook What can parents and...
This is why I started my online recovery program. Addiction doesn’t believe in social distancing.
Absolutely true! This isolation is having a very negative effect on all of us but most worried about our teens!!!
I know for a fact that drinking Alone in their bedrooms is a thing. “Everyone does it”. Check their desk drawers. It’s scary
Having your college age child home for a quarantine can be challenging for both parents and child. Here is an article that might be of some help navigating the journey.
Welcoming An Adult Child Back Home Because of COVID-19
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Is your adult-aged child back home unexpectedly? We recommend a conversation about shared expectations and how you will live together.We need all the help we can get during this very difficult time. Those who are dealing with addiction have another layer of struggle.
NEW Online Support Community for Parents & Caregivers
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Families are facing unprecedented challenges due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19. In response, we invite you to join our new community for parents and caregivers who may have children experiment...
Vaping hasn't gone away! If anything it has increased during this stressful time for our teens. Know the facts!
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David Sheff advocate for sufferers of addiction & their families. Author of Beautiful Boy, Clean, Game Over, All We Are Saying (w John & Yoko). Next: Buddhist on Death Row
Understanding addiction and how it effects the brain is crucial in trying to help those who struggle. Learn more and help more!!
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In this uncertain time, we know that you may be concerned about keeping your families and your communities safe and healthy. We are dedicated to ensuring you have the support you need to address subst...Understanding addiction and how it effects the brain is crucial in trying to help those who struggle. Learn more and help more!!
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When drugs enter the brain, they change how the brain does its work. These changes can lead to addiction.Stay healthy and find ways to address your stress and that of your families. Beech Acres continues to help!!
5 Ways to Manage Stress During the Coronavirus Outbreak
5 Ways to Manage Stress During the Coronavirus Outbreak
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Tips for preventing a mental meltdownMental Health is so very important! On rainy, gloomy days like today when we are surrounded by such uncertainty it is easy to become panicked, depressed, anxious and pessimistic. Optimism is an attitude that must be cultivated for ourselves but most importantly for our children. Depending on our age, we have seen natural disasters, wars, terrorist attacks and social unrest. For most of our children they have not. We need to embrace optimism and impart to them that yes, we are taking precautions and yes, we understand their fear. We also have seen that life will go on. The sun will come out and summer will come! Just an opinion!