Prevention

Drugs and Teens: What Every Parent Should Know

Did 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...

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...

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...

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...