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A season of choices - As prom and graduation quickly approach us, we would like to remind those attending to enjoy them safely. These...

STOP Teen Access to Alcohol Teen drinking is not inevitable. More than 58% of high school seniors do not drink alcohol, reducing their...

Parenting Styles and Underage drinking - Drinking alcohol undoubtedly is part of American Culture, as are conversations between parents...

Coming Together for Communication The winter holidays are a time to enjoy the company of family, friends and co-workers. Where does...

Serious Health Consequences - Electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and vapes) are...

October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month promotes the message that over-the-counter and...

While it’s true that children often idolize sports heroes and celebrities, they also idolize YOU. As a parent or caregiver, you have the...

Every day it seems that we hear about kids using a new drug, such as K2, Molly, Bath Salts, or Vaping. Although the drugs change over...

Summer is great time for everyone. Kids are out of school and parents often have more time to spend with their family. With no school...

Parents, did you know that in “June and July an average of 5,000 youth smoke cigarettes for the first time? (SAMHSA) Summer is a great...

Have you ever felt anxious? depressed? or stressed? It is important to remember that those feelings are okay, however it is what you do...

April 16, 2021 The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) annually sponsors and dedicates April as The National...