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24 Apr

The Power of Youth Voice: Why Listening to Young People Matters

When we talk about building effective programs for young people—whether in schools, community organizations or advocacy initiatives—there’s one crucial element that often gets overlooked: youth voice. It’s not just about including young people in the room. It’s about...
6 Apr

Participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is quickly approaching! Gather your unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs to dispose of safely during the upcoming event. When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 10 am to 2 pm Where: A comprehensive list of...
10 Mar

Celebrate National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is March 17-23, 2025. NDAFW is a national health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. You can learn more about this via the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)....
25 Feb

Five Reasons to Join GTI Staff

GUIDE is pleased to announce the release of staff applications for Georgia Teen Institute 2025!  TI love bubbles in the hearts of many staff members across the state of Georgia and throughout the nation. But why? First, let’s get acquainted with Georgia Teen...
5 Feb

Five Reasons to Get Credentialed as a Prevention Professional

Decades ago, a group of prevention workers got together to investigate the pros and cons of instituting a prevention credentialing process in Georgia. The field of substance abuse prevention was still in its adolescence, but growing. Many of those who started working...
2 Jan

Mark Your Calendar: Planning Your 2025 Prevention Projects Made Easy

As we dive into 2025, we look forward to seeing the many projects our Youth Action Teams will complete this year! Below, we have provided a timeline of prevention-related cause awareness months, weeks and days to help you plan timely and relevant projects and events....
20 Dec

Icebreaker Activity: Scrabble Names

Ideal for groups whose members are unfamiliar with one another, Scrabble Names is a great icebreaker activity to get your group on their feet and engaged while getting to know each person’s name in a fun way. Time Needed: 15 minutes Group Size: 6+ (Challenge and fun...
1 Nov

Let’s Celebrate the Great American Smokeout

“Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event.” This year on November 21, encourage others “to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day.”...
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