Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing our community, and encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.   Wearing red ribbons during the month of...
Marijuana Myths

Marijuana Myths

While medical use may show promise for issues like epilepsy and chronic pain, is marijuana safe? Increase your understanding as we bust these five common myths.   Myth #1: Physical addiction to marijuana is rare. Fact: Four million youth and adults had a...
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month Continued…

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Almost everyone has a close friend or family member struggling with a substance use issue. Whether the substance is alcohol, misused pain medications, heroin, meth, marijuana, tobacco or another drug, there is good...
Bruises, Emotional Trauma, and Death

Bruises, Emotional Trauma, and Death

Bruises, emotional trauma and sometimes death… these are the stark realities of domestic violence. Although the list rarely ends there, many survivors also experience intimidation, threats, sexual assault and other abusive behavior when involved in a domestic...