As a part of our Gwinnett collaboration blog series, we are highlighting our partnership with Gwinnett County Public Schools. GUIDE was formed in 1986 as a joint effort between the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and the Gwinnett County Board of Education. The purpose was to have a comprehensive, coordinated and proactive approach to reducing […]
Read MoreJuly is National Park and Recreation month! What better time to highlight our collaboration with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation (GCPR) than on this special occasion? GUIDE was created by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education over thirty years ago. We have worked closely with GCPR from the beginning, but our […]
Read MoreDid you know? After marijuana and alcohol, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs among Americans age 14 and older (NIDA). With the growing opioid crisis, it is becoming more apparent just how many lives can be touched by drugs, including those of youth. It’s a common misperception that substance abuse is an “adult […]
Read MoreDo 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 perspective, it’s easy to see how unsafe a seemingly […]
Read MoreThis month is an exciting time for organizations in the prevention field and many others who support substance abuse prevention efforts. May 13-19, 2018 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 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: April 28, 2018 – 10AM to 2PM Where: A list of DeKalb County collection sites can be found here. For other counties, collection sites near you can be […]
Read MoreDid 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 25. Short-term effects of alcohol use are impaired judgement, slowed reaction time, weakened […]
Read MoreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month! The nationally-recognized, month-long celebration of raising awareness about alcohol abuse and prevention is approaching quickly. With the busyness that is often associated with the school year winding down, now it’s more important than ever to get a head start on upcoming projects. Begin planning your Youth Action Team’s and/or other youth-serving […]
Read MoreIt’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 medication safety tips; it’s as simple as Remembering Your MEDS! M – […]
Read MoreAccording 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. Information about how to prevent prescription drug misuse at home, including how 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.
