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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!
Parkside Christian Church is offering a Free Health Fair! Please mark your calendars!!
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...
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. ...**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.Come and listen and educate yourselves so you are armed with the right information to keep your kids and your community informed and safe! It is not someone else's responsibility. It is each and every one of our responsibilities! March 24th Operation Street Smart ! For details check out events.
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“"Fentanyl has not gone away and never was treated as the emergency it was," Synan said. "With fentanyl now the base of the drug supply, all other drugs are even more dangerous and deadly." Via @Enq...Facebook Page Live on this important topic. Marijuana is the next issue that will confront us as a community. Learn more about this topic.
Addiction is a multifaceted problem affecting so many family members. Learn more!
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???
We all know someone who could benefit from this presentation! Please come and bring a neighbor, a friend or a relative who you know would like to understand the process of aging.
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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.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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So here’s the thing about parenting teenagers. It sort of makes us into liars. Like when someone asks how our tall kids are, we say things like ... Great! They’re...If you suspect your teen is vaping, there is an easy kit to test them. I requires saliva and takes only seconds. The kit is NIKOTEST KIT.
Vaping & E-Cigarette Nicotine Saliva Test
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* Our Most Popular Product Help keep your children safe with NicoTests’ Vapor & E-Cigarette Saliva Test. Easy to use and non intrusive - immediate results Perfect for use by parents, coaches, and ot...
## 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.
I heard that some teens in Anderson were using edibles. Some they bought and some they made! REALLY!!! If this is the next thing folks we need more help than I even imagined!
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.Please let your loved ones know they can quit smoking with help! Many of our teens are using e-cigarettes and have no idea how to quit. They have been targeted by big tobacco with ridiculous flavors and cool ads. They need our help Go to: My Life My Quit for more information
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The Tips From Former Smokers® campaign features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.We now have a new Facebook Page, so we can keep growing and sharing our message! Please like our new page below and invite your friends.
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Step Up Anderson Township is a coalition for a healthy, safe and drug free community. We are dedicated to providing good evidence based prevention and health information for parents and caregivers to...We just keep making strides!
Three Young Girls Invent Straw To Detect Date Rape Drugs
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The trio designed a straw which has two test strips that, when placed into a drink, will turn blue if date rape drugs are detected.
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Step Up Anderson Township is a coalition for a healthy, safe and drug free community. We are dedicated to providing good evidence based prevention and health information for parents and caregivers to...The Partnership on Twitter
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“Addiction is a brain disease. So why is it covered differently than any other disease? Recent data shows, even with private insurance, Americans pay far more out of pocket to get the help they need...Disposables are the latest problem with Puff bar-new disposable e-cigarette with flavors. They seem to fly under the radar for banned flavors.
FDA crackdown on vaping flavors has blind spot: disposables
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WASHINGTON (AP) " The U.S. government on Thursday began enforcing restrictions on flavored electronic cigarettes aimed at curbing underage vaping.We cannot give up one our kids and we cannot think once they go away to college our job is done!
Parents of college student who died after taking fentanyl want to shed light on 'ugly subject'
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The parents of a college senior who took fentanyl hope to bring a conversation to the dark subject.This is what our teens are capable of doing! They are our future leaders and I believe we are in good hands. A special shout out to granddaughter Addy Dimling for being one who raised the $1000.00 and to the three top students especially Ellie Carr!!!
This is a great article well worth sharing!
Do Not Allow Someone Else's Teenagers To Drink In Your Home
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Serving alcohol to minors in your home sends the wrong signal to teens. It sends the message that they are above the laws and beyond reproach.
This is an awesome article from Beech Acres, Rich Richmond. Please take look and share it with family and friends. [beechacres.org/vaping-facts-fiction-and-valuable-information-for-parents/](beechacres.org/vaping-facts-fiction-and-valuable-information-for-parents/)
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We are all working together for a healthier community. Consider coming to this event at the Anderson Center to find out our county resources.
Many people have questions about CBD oil and the difference between it and marijuana with THC. This might help answer a few of your questions!
These are great tip sheets for teens. Start talking to your children early and often! Sixth grade is not too early. The transition to middle school is critical especially where vaping is concerned!
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“Have a teenager in the house🏡? Be sure to check out SAMHSA's Tips for Teens series, designed to help teens learn more about substances and their harmful effects. Download and order for free toda...Addiction is often seen as a weakness no matter what the addiction is. This makes sense to see the strengths that are apparent when someone is battling substance misuse. Focusing on the person and not the problem helps us all see how we can be supportive!!
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““Rather than seeing [a history of addiction] as a detriment, rather than seeing that as a weakness, I’ve embraced that. When I start to embrace that as a strength, I find that other people star...True stories about a teen who nearly died from using dab pens!Please talk to your teens!
**CATCH My Breath effectiveness backed by new research**
*Peer-reviewed publication makes it the first **evidence-based** vaping prevention program*
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A study of the youth nicotine vaping prevention program [CATCH My Breath](t.e2ma.net/click/m7rope/aiofsub/23zwjkb) found that students in schools that implemented the program were half as likely to experiment with e-cigarettes over the following 16 months, compared with those in schools that did not receive the program. The publication of the findings in [*Public Health Reports*](t.e2ma.net/click/m7rope/aiofsub/iw0wjkb) – the official journal of the U.S. Surgeon General – makes CATCH My Breath the first evidence-based vaping prevention program. The study, funded by the St. David's Foundation, also found the program increased student knowledge of vaping dangers and positive perceptions about choosing a vape-free lifestyle.
[Read the full press release from UTHealth](t.e2ma.net/click/m7rope/aiofsub/yo1wjkb)
***45% fewer** **students** went on to **experiment with vaping** in schools that used CATCH My Breath.*
“The goal of this unique educational opportunity is to arm community members, parents and local professionals to recognize the influencers of the drug culture on their children, familiarize them with the difference drugs our children face and share with them the experience and knowledge of undercover narcotics officers so they are better prepared to help children make right choices!”
Stigma has been a real problem with people getting help. Many struggle alone and in secret. Hopefully reducing the stigma will help those afflicted to get the help they so desperately need!
More Kentuckians know someone battling opioids, poll shows
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Experts say survey results show awareness of addicition is growing, given other data showing drop in prescription painkillers.Not only are more kids vaping THC, it is in very high concentrations. This is not the marijuana of the 60's, 70's, 80's or 90's. This THC is upwards of 80% compared to 5-7%. Hence paranoia and lasting complications are possible. Then add in the lung disease occurring due to buying the dab re-fills from nefarious sources!
New Report: Marijuana Vaping Rising Among Teens | Get Smart About Drugs
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In 2019, 14% of high school seniors admitted to vaping marijuana in the past month, according to the most recent Monitoring the Future survey.
Knowing what to say and how to say it can make all the difference in supporting someone who is dealing with addiction in their family. Be prepared to know how to help.
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More pictures from this awesome week at Nagel Middle school with so many teens taking the pledge to never vape!
Ask these questions of your teen if you suspect they are vaping.
Are you experiencing: cough, shortness of breath or chest pain? How about nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Are you frequently fatigued have a fever or abdominal pain? If they use e-cigarettes or vaping products ask your healthcare provider to check for lung injury.
Step Up Anderson Township is a drug misuse prevention coalition dedicated to our youth by educating teens and parents!
The effects of vaping nicotine are real and teens who are suffering from anxiety and use this to get relief are trading one anxiety for another!
Today was awesome at Nagel Middle School! Step Up along with the American Heart Association offered students a chance to take the pledge to never start Vaping or tobacco cigarettes. Their names were entered into a drawing for 12 gift bags filled with basketballs, t-shirts, and tons of candy and gum! These will be drawn at half time during the Nagel vs Kings boys basketball game at 5:30 on Wednesday evening. Students are asked to wear red in support of this effort. There will also be resource tables for parents!! Hundreds of kids took the pledge and we expect many more tomorrow. Thank you John Vander-Meer, Hilary Snyder and Emily Bamber, Tiffany Hallman, Erika Dimling and Rick and Denise Mayer!
When you think how big tobacco has duped our kids and us nothing comes to my mind but utter rage!!!!
Nearly half of young vapers resolve to quit e-cigarettes in 2020
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Many 15- to 24-year-olds who vape say quitting e-cigarettes is a 2020 resolution, according to a new survey.Another great note from Rob Fellows, Anderson High School Principal.
Dear AHS Families,
*“You can do hard things.”*
In what ways are we teaching this to our kids? As adults, what are we doing to foster this notion among the younger generation that they can overcome difficult things? I’m not an expert in generational studies by any stretch of the imagination, but my experience would indicate that teaching our students “resilience” is harder now than ever before. Need food? → DoorDash. Need to get somewhere? → Uber. Need a place to stay anywhere in the world? → VRBO. Need to know something? → Alexa. Need to get somewhere? → Waze. Need (almost) anything? → Amazon. You get the point and the list goes on.
And while these may all be great and innovative advances in technology, the challenge for us as a culture is this: In the midst of a world in which speed, convenience, and entertainment (among other things) are so highly coveted, how do we capitalize on opportunities to teach our kids the importance of patience and perseverance through hardship? When they experience difficulty, how do we avoid the (very real) temptation to jump right into their world and solve their problems for them?
When we let our kids endure trials without care or concern, it’s called *neglect*. When we encourage and equip them to persist through their difficulties independently, it’s called *love*. Finding the balance in this is often the hardest part, but if we are to err, let us err on the side of love. And let’s always remember, *we *can do hard things, too!
Have a GREAT weekend!
Rob
This includes e-cigarettes! When we talk tobacco, e-cigarette use is included. The numbers of kids smoking regular tobacco cigarettes is way down thanks to the community prevention efforts over the past decades but the e-cigarette epidemic continues to increase!
Broken Promises to Our Children
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Despite receiving over $27 billion from the tobacco settlement and tobacco taxes, the states continue to severely underfund tobacco prevention and cessation pro
The more we know the better we can help!!!
Learn the Latest Trends in Teen Drug Use
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Not sure about which substance(s) to focus on during your National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) event? Use MTF survey data to inform your planning. Help counter rising rates of vaping using t...Kids are amazing!!!
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“The students of Turpin High continue to amaze me. An Advisory project was to create “Rocks of Hope”. These will be placed outside of our building. The end results are AMAZING and the messages are POWERFUL! The talent within these walls.... WOW! #SpartanStrong #WeAreFamily t.co/mvxv41h...
This is the Principals's Newsletter last week from Rob Fellows, Principal of Anderson High School. As many of his observations and notes are so well done it isn't a surprise that this one really hit home with me. Our students who have underdeveloped brains can easily get in trouble. Actions deserve consequences but our efforts should always be delivering a whole, healthy student when they graduate. Kids are going trough a lot for a variety of reasons-we need to listen and to help when we can-as a caring community!
Dear AHS Families,
Had a kid in the office today who made a mistake. Mistakes happen. Every. Day. Some mistakes result in a *WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!?* kind of conversation and nothing more.* Others require a bit more of a consequence. This was one that needed more than just a conversation. However, in the process of discussing the infraction and talking with the student, it became abundantly clear that we had an individual who was struggling with something pretty significant. There was honesty. There were tears. And our focus quickly shifted as we began exploring ways in which we might best support this student and provide helpful resources.
You just don’t know what students are dealing with. They may sit quietly in the classroom or they may be the most extraverted kid around. Not knowing a world without social media (literally...think about that!), they are well-equipped to present a “face” to adults and peers alike that would suggest they have everything together - grades, abilities, self-confidence, etc. And yet there always seems to be much more beneath the surface. And it is often here, beneath the surface, that we develop true affection and empathy for the other.
So, back to this situation from today. Don’t get me wrong - there was discipline. Afterall, actions bear consequences. However, if we’re doing our jobs, we are *always *working to encourage and support our students as unique and loved individuals - in the midst of both life’s successes and its trials.
Have a GREAT weekend!
Rob
Our mental health is every bit as important as our physical health. This is January and everyone thinks about getting healthier. Be sure to include your mental health!
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Dear Friends of Step Up Anderson Township,
We will be holding our January meeting on Wednesday, the 15th at the Anderson Center at 7:00 pm. This meeting is open to anyone who shares our concerns to educate parents and teens on the constantly evolving threats regarding alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana and the e-cigarette epidemic! Our kids are too important for any of us to hope all turns out well. Please join us with your concerns, ideas and questions. We cannot help without community engagement.
Someone once said, " The greatest gift we can give our kids is an addiction free life! "My fiend Laura and I were just pondering that and it really is very true!! Think about that for a minute when you think of all the addictions out there and how they affect us for years if not for lifetimes.
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“CDC recommends people don’t use e-cigarette, or vaping, products that contain THC. Data suggest products containing THC, esp. those obtained from informal sources (like friends, family, or in-per...twitter.com/MentalHealthAm/status/1212877742150242304
Mental Health America on Twitter
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“Many students are returning to school after the holiday break. Here are some tips to take care of yourselves as you return to campus. | 4 Tips To Make The Grade In Mental Health: [t.co/VXs1...**Did you know?** Every school in FHSD is registered for a safety resource that helps proactively ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff and property. Called SaferOH, the tip line allows students and adults to share information regarding threats to school or student safety, such as bullying, suicides or violence, with district and law enforcement officials. Callers can remain anonymous. The line will accept both calls and texts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Individuals can contact the tip line by calling or texting 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764). Through partnerships with the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the SaferOH tip line is provided to Forest Hills at no cost.
This is a powerful video! If you think it is only one type of person who becomes addicted you will see just how wrong you are! The scariest part is how young these addictions started.
Watch: Teens Talk to People in Recovery | Just Think Twice
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The DEA and ELKS Drug Awareness Program (DAP) teamed up to produce this video featuring real, honest conversations between teens, their parents and people recovering from drug addiction.People suffering from addiction did not actively choose this horrible struggle despite what some think. They are husbands, fathers, mothers and in some cases our children. Remember that they deserve not only our help but our love!!
Letter to the Editor: Addiction is a disease, not a character flaw
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When we blame people who suffer, we prevent them from getting the help that they need.The teens need to know not to use this! They can buy this from nefarious sources and China has been identified as a source. According to recent news bulletins, it can only take one time. Please talk to your kids often and express your concerns!!
E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)
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EVALI is the name given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the dangerous, newly identified lung disease linked to vaping. The name EVALI is an acronym that stands for e-cigaret...twitter.com/thepartnership/status/1199710414340329472?cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjc18y&refsrc=email
Center on Addiction on Twitter
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“"How do you get a teenager to care about the damage alcohol might do to her body when the part of the brain responsible for this kind of thinking hasn’t developed yet?" Via @whyy t.co/4ws...www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2019/12/26/states-get-ok-shift-u-s-opioid-funding-meth-cocaine-prob...
States get OK to shift U.S. opioid funding to growing meth, cocaine problems
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The resurgence in meth and cocaine has hit Ohio and Kentucky for a few years, and there's been an increase in overdose deaths tied to the drugs.twitter.com/thepartnership/status/1199008190475767808?cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjc18y&refsrc=email
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““Federal regulators this year stepped up efforts to protect young children from a deadly vaping threat: accidents involving liquid nicotine in bottles with enticing candy colors and flavors.” V...preventionactionalliance.org/advocate/newsletters/know-how-to-fight-teen-depression/
Know! How to Fight Teen Depression
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Leading healthy communities in the prevention of substance misuse and the promotion of mental health wellnessThis is truly a scary thought!
Millions of Americans are driving under the influence of marijuana, CDC says | Get Smart About Drugs
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(CNN, December 20) In 2018, 12 million adults in the U.S. admitted that they drove under the influence of marijuana within the last year, according to a new report.www.journal-news.com/news/educating-about-drugs-fairfield-officials-turn-other-students/U4vmDKMFN...
In educating about drugs, Fairfield officials turn to other students
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High school students volunteering to work with their peers and younger grades has been an important...