Prevention

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...

Substance Abuse Prevention and the Classroom

Did 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...

Becoming a Gatekeeper: Why It’s Important and How to Get Trained

What is a gatekeeper? A gatekeeper is a person who has direct contact with community members as a part of their regular routine and who is trained to identify the warning signs of suicide and refer those in need to supportive services. Why are gatekeepers important?...