Prevention

Make the Pledge

YOU can help prevent youth substance use! Parents are the #1 influence in a youth’s decision to avoid alcohol, tobacco products and other drugs. The good news is that MOST youth choose NOT to engage in substance use, and parents can help continue that trend! Did you...

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation: A Valuable Partnership

July 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 in 1986....

Preventing Cancer by Avoiding Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

As prevention advocates, it’s important that we raise awareness about the risks and consequences of substance use. One of those potential consequences is an increased likelihood of developing cancer, but this can be prevented. According to the American...

Conquering Holiday Stress

Contributed by Live Healthy Gwinnett The holidays are approaching, and it’s the most wonderful time of year! As they come, they offer their own special stressors that can make us feel even worse. Experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression during the holiday season is...