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1 Dec

Holiday Prevention Checklist: Ensuring Teens Stay Safe and Healthy

The holiday season brings excitement, traditions and time spent with family and friends. Along with the fun, it can also bring unique risks for teens, from increased stress to greater exposure to alcohol and other risky behaviors. As parents and caregivers, you play a...
12 Nov

Let’s Celebrate the Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 20, 2025! “Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your...
6 Nov

Vaping 101: What Teens and Parents Need to Know

Vaping has quickly become one of the most common substance use trends among teens. According to national surveys, millions of young people report using e-cigarettes, often believing it’s safer than smoking traditional cigarettes (Monitoring the Future, National Youth...
13 Oct

From A’s to D’s? The Academic Costs of Underage Drinking

Success in school takes focus, motivation and a healthy brain. For students, especially teens, alcohol can work against those goals. While many young people may see drinking as “no big deal,” even small amounts of alcohol can interfere with learning, memory and...
1 Oct

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, October 25, 2025 – 10 am to 2 pm Where: A comprehensive list of...
12 Sep

Celebrate Recovery with GUIDE

As GUIDE’s mission is to create safer, healthier communities, we are proud to support addiction recovery efforts in Georgia and beyond. While we focus our programming on substance use prevention, we acknowledge that the two efforts go hand in hand to create...