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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
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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.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
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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.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
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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!
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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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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,
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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.
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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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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!
I have been saying this for awhile now that teens who vape could really have a bigger problem with their lungs is they were to contract this virus. This article backs up what I have been worried about for our teens who vape!
COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
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As people across the U.S. and the rest of the world contend with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the research community should be alert to the possibility that it could hit some populations with ...There are really good resources for teens from the DEA! Check them out!
Operation Prevention | Get Smart About Drugs
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To combat America’s rapidly growing opioid and heroin epidemic, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professio...Sadly,
we will need to re-schedule this amazing program at a later date!
No child should go hungry in Anderson Township!!!
Governor Mike DeWine on Twitter
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“I am pleased to announce that in the past 24 hours, @USDA approved two of #Ohio’s waiver requests to keep school breakfast and lunch programs going while schools are closed. #COVID19 #COVID19Ohio...Some kids do not have access to WIFI for school work. Forest Hills is sharing this idea with the schools.
Charter Offers Free Broadband to Households With Students Amid Coronavirus Epidemic
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Cable giant Charter Communications will provide free broadband for two months to households with students, as a number of U.S. schools are shutting down because of concerns about the coronavirus (C…What a great idea!
'Mindful Music Moments' aims to fight anxiety in schools
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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Thousands of students are starting each school day with a moment of silence. It’s part of a growing program called Mindful Music Moments that aims to fight anxiety among kids. ...Comment on Facebook CINCINNATI (WKRC) - ...
My daughters class has meditation.
I love this!
**What is next? This industry will stop at nothing to kill our kids!**
**Nicotine Pouches**
Nicotine pouches are pre-portioned, little, white sacks filled with a crystal-like substance that contain nicotine but not tobacco. The user puts the pouch between the lip and gums, just like chewing tobacco, which is also known as dip or snus. The user’s saliva then mixes to create a nicotine “juice” that is meant to be swallowed.
This product is promoted as discreet, fresh, and able to be conveniently enjoyed at any time—because there is no smoke, no smell, no need to spit, and no refrigeration required. One website even reassures the potential user that there is no need to worry, because the only person who will know you are enjoying your nicotine pouch is you.
Pouches are sold in different strengths of nicotine and in a variety of flavors, including black cherry, cinnamon, citrus, coffee, dragon fruit, peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen. Plus, they say they won’t stain your teeth and are billed as gluten-free.
These pouches and the flavors they come in are certainly enticing to young people. Unlike vaping, no smoke passes through the airways and into the lungs when using these pouches. However, nicotine is nicotine, no matter how you package it, and the dangers of this substance go beyond the airways.
Mental Health concerns remain in the forefront of our community as the stress and anxiety that we all face at times and in some cases continuously affects our choices and influences our priorities .
DeWine: Ohio has ‘mental health crisis that’s a real threat to our families’
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After a steady and alarming rise in suicide deaths over the past decade, Gov.School Sends Kids To Meditation Instead Of Detention, With Amazing Results
School Sends Kids To Meditation Instead Of Detention, With Amazing Results
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Traditionally when children act up in school, they would get detention or they get suspended. An Elementary School in Baltimore has aOperation Street Smart March 24th from 6-8:30. Come and learn so that you are armed with what is going on in Ohio and how you can protect your family. Go to www.stepupanderson.org for details!
Ohio, Kentucky rank high on 3 'grim' illicit drug trends, new patient tests show
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With Ohio and Kentucky still entrenched in the addiction crisis, what should be done next? Experts, local leaders give their takes.Addiction is a multifaceted problem affecting so many family members. Learn more!
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Many people are struggling. Maybe they could get some help and some answers!
Denial, Ohio doesn't only hold true for opioids! We experience denial when it comes to vaping, THC juice etc. Not my child! I would know! Really???
Please mark your calendars for this amazing event! Don't be that parent who says I had no idea! Knowledge is power!!!
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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.The fact that people in big Tobacco are compromising the health of our teens is more than infuriating! Parents do not understand this epidemic for the most part. The fear for the Coronavirus is all over the news but we sit by and fail to realize just what is being done to our kids in the name of making billions of dollars.
Juul Faces 39-State Probe of E-Cigarette Marketing to Teens
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Juul Labs Inc.’s legal woes expanded on Tuesday as 39 state attorneys general announced a joint investigation into whether the top U.S. e-cigarette maker is marketing its addictive nicotine products...We are all in this together! Let’s be real with each other and support one another❤️
Parents of teens are all lying: We're not OK
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## Drunk Driving is a Violent Crime
My daughter didn’t die in an accident. She was killed by a 17-year-old who made a decision to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana before getting in the driver’s seat of her car.
For years, I have made this distinction.
Drunk driving is a crime that kills nearly 11,000 people a year and injuries another 300,000. These crashes are violent. They change lives forever. And the difference between a DUI and a DUI death is the snap of a finger.
📷My 16-year-old daughter, Helen Marie, was rollerblading on a bike path on a sunny June afternoon in 2000 when a car full of drunk and stoned teenagers veered off the road and into her, sending her body flying yards through the air. All she could do was look up and die.
My precious 16-year-old daughter’s cause of death: Blunt force trauma. Her skull was fractured from ear to ear. After the crash, all I could do was replay the terror of my daughter’s final moments. Over and over.
The same year Helen Marie was killed, a drunk driver in Florida pleaded guilty to DUI and causing serious bodily injury to two people, for which he received a 2-1/2 year prison sentence. The case led to a 2004 Supreme Court ruling that crashes like these did not amount to “crimes of violence.” To state otherwise, according to the opinion would “blur the distinction between the ‘violent’ crimes Congress sought to distinguish for heightened punishment and other crimes.”
In response, MADD called drunk driving a choice – an intentional decision that can lead to injury or death. A crime.We disagreed then, and we disagree now. After all, how can a crime that leads to a death or injury every 2 minutes be considered anything but violent.
Too often, we hear otherwise, even as deaths from this 100 percent preventable offense has risen in recent years. There is no excuse for drinking and driving. There never has been. Today, with ride sharing apps like Uber, we have more options than ever to get home safe.
On behalf of tens of thousands of drunk driving victims – on behalf of Helen Marie – I want to remind people that drunk driving is a violent crime. To imply otherwise is an insult to the victims we serve and represent. I look forward to working with all of you to make sure everyone understands the seriousness of this crime.