What 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 MoreUnderage drinking prevention continues to be a priority in Gwinnett County and Georgia. In 2018, 14.33% of 12th grade students and 6.07% 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 decreased […]
Read MoreOn a typical Friday during the school year, social media lights up about the upcoming weekend events and parties. Word spreads quickly and plans are excitedly made. On Monday, stories are told of where students went over the weekend and what they did. Often, the stories that are perpetuated are the ones where there were […]
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, April 27, 2019 – 10AM to 2PM Where: A list of collection sites can be found here. * Helpful tip: The DEA does not currently take back needles, sharps […]
Read MoreWhat is data? Data is a collection of facts, such as numbers, words, measurements, observations or even just descriptions of things. It can be qualitative (descriptive information) or quantitative (numerical information). One of the ways data can be collected is via a survey. Why is data important? The Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) is a model […]
Read MoreDO YOU… shake hands when you meet someone? leave a tip for the waiter? refrain from picking your nose in public? ask someone how they are doing and keep walking past them? avoid talking with food in your mouth? put your phone on silent when in a meeting or other important public setting? go a […]
Read MoreNational Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is approaching January 22-27, 2019. NDAFW is a national health observance linking teens to science-based facts to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs! You can learn more about this via the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). There are several ways you can celebrate in both the national celebration and […]
Read MoreContributed by Ari Russell In 2006, the nation found itself in the throes of an underage drinking epidemic. Hundreds of thousands of teens were putting themselves at risk for a host of problems related to early onset drinking – alcoholism, getting hurt in fights, falls and car crashes, engaging in unplanned or forced sexual activity, […]
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.
