Monthly Archives: November 2012
Healthy Voices for Healthy Choices!
Recently, some students from Spring Street International School participated in a poster contest with the theme around “Prevention”, they could decide what topic or story they wanted to share… Have a look at some of their posters. They did a … Continue reading
Five Myths About Marijuana
It’s your health, it’s your life, be informed… MYTH: Marijuana is Harmless TRUTH: Sure, it can’t directly kill you – but that doesn’t mean that pot is risk-free. Regular marijuana use has been shown to be associated with long-term problems, … Continue reading
The Great American Smokeout – November 15th
The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Great American Smokeout on November 15 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting — even for … Continue reading
WA State Prevention Summit 2012 in Yakima
This year’s theme was Prevention is EPIC: Empower, Promote, Innovate, Collaborate and that’s exactly what we did! San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands sent youth and Prevention Coalition leader’s to the Summit to gain new skills, knowledge, confidence and friendships! … Continue reading
CADCA Article on the I-502 passing in Washington State and others…
Nov 08, 2012 Coalition resources: Public Policy Drug type: Marijuana Voters in Washington and Colorado approved a ballot question to allow the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, allowing adults to possess and grow marijuana with state regulation and taxation. The legalization … Continue reading