Contributed by Kinsey McMurtry, MPH “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 15, encourage others “to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day.” “By quitting – even for […]
Read MoreUnderage drinking prevention continues to be a priority in Gwinnett County and Georgia. In 2018-2019, 14.67% of 12th grade students and 5.68% of 8th grade students in Gwinnett County reported having at least one or more drinks of alcohol in the past 30 days. The good news is the percentage of 30 day alcohol use has […]
Read MoreAnother 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 26, 2019 – 10AM to 2PM Where: A comprehensive list of collection sites participating in DEA Take Back Day can be found here. A list of […]
Read MoreThe 13th Annual Georgia School of Addiction Studies (GSAS) was held August 26-29, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah. This year’s theme, “Facing the Future Together” spoke to the impact we can have on lives and the state of Georgia when we combine the efforts of the prevention, treatment and recovery fields. The annual conference provides GUIDE […]
Read MoreDid you know? 90% of addictions start in the teen years.1 Youth substance use and abuse is an important issue, and adults have the power to be positive forces for prevention in their lives. What are the facts? Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States. The 2017 […]
Read MoreJoin us as we observe International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2019. According to Penington Institute, the organization responsible for this international initiative: “International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It is also an opportunity to stimulate discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and […]
Read MoreHave you ever had a drink or two and wondered if you were OK to drive? Have you ever rode in the car with someone who had been drinking? In the moment, you may not have realized how serious impaired driving is or that you were even engaging in it. The truth is, impaired driving […]
Read MoreWhat are Social Norms? They are the behaviors, attitudes and/or standards that the majority of people in a group think are acceptable or unacceptable; the norm. What people do is influenced by what they think their peers are doing. If people think that a certain behavior is typical or the norm, they are more likely […]
Read MoreSave the date! Red Ribbon Week is quickly approaching on October 23-31, 2019! Join GUIDE as we celebrate with our brand new campaign, The Power of One! This year for Red Ribbon Week, GUIDE wants our community members to discover The Power of One. This year’s theme alludes to the power of “one” in many […]
Read MoreThis month is an exciting time for organizations in the prevention field and many others who support substance abuse prevention efforts. May 12-18, 2019 is National Prevention Week, a time to raise public awareness about substance use and abuse, as well as mental health issues. For the last three decades, GUIDE’s goal has been to […]
Read MoreGUIDE’s mission is to improve community conditions by utilizing collaborations, promoting positive youth development, delivering specialized training and resources and preventing substance use and abuse.
