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Keep Communities Safe by Avoiding Distracted Driving

Do you ever text while driving? Did you know that five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting? When traveling at 55 mph, that’s enough time to cover the length of a football field. Imaging doing that blindfolded. From that...

Meet the GTI 2018 Staff

On March 23-25, 2018, thirty-five youth and adults came together at Woodland Christian Camp in Temple, GA for Staff Development Weekend 1 (SDW1). This year’s program theme, Shine On, alludes to the inner confidence, bravery, leadership qualities and positive actions...

Icebreaker: Beach Ball Toss

Beach Ball Toss Ideal for groups whose members are unfamiliar with one another, Beach Ball Toss is the perfect icebreaker activity to get to know each person’s name and a new fact about them in a fun way. Time Needed: 10-15 minutes Group Size: Any (If you have a very...

Adults, Do Your Part to Prevent Underage Drinking!

Did you know? Alcohol continues to be the drug of choice for our teens and young adults. This is a concern because drinking alcohol before 21 years of age can have many serious negative consequences since the brain is not yet fully developed, which occurs around age...

Understanding the Effects of Trauma

Contributed by Anna Blount Imagine you’re hiking in the woods. Suddenly, a huge shape lumbers across the trail – a black bear has crossed your path! Your breathing becomes short, your heartbeat skyrockets, and every muscle tenses as cortisol rushes through your...

GUIDE’s Youth Advisory Board Attends Substance Abuse Prevention Day

On February 23, three GUIDE Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members, along with GUIDE staff, attended Substance Abuse Prevention Day at the Georgia Capitol. Youth Action Teams and youth from across the state joined prevention professionals to speak with legislators about...

Practice Medication Safety by Remembering Your MEDS

It’s important to keep yourself and those around you safe when it comes to prescription drugs. Making a few simple changes in how you think about and act around prescription medications can make a big difference in staying safe. Start with these prescription...

Prescription Drug Disposal Locations in DeKalb County, Georgia

According to the CDC and SAMHSA, most teens and adults who misuse prescription pain relievers report that they got them from family and friends, including their own home’s medicine cabinets. Many of us have expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs at home....
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