Monthly Archives: October 2015
Cop Busts Drunk Driving Halloween Partiers…
It’s no treat to drive under the influence… Have fun, but don’t drive buzzed or under the influence of any kind. Watch out for those little ghouls and goblins running around the neighborhoods, in search of candy! Happy Halloween!
Study Finds Youth Smokers Begin their Habit Because of Sweet Flavoring
Analysis by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that most teens who use tobacco start with flavored products. “Consistent with national school-based estimates, this study confirms widespread appeal of flavored products among youth tobacco users,” the authors, … Continue reading
Special Edition: E-cigarettes by Foundation for Healthy Generations
The e-cigarette epidemic has grown exponentially over the past few years and continues to present challenges to communities and public health officials. Calls to the Washington Poison Center have nearly doubled every single year since 2010 when the first … Continue reading
Be Your Best Self! Choose Health!
Ask your child at FHMS/FHHS what our new Prevention Intervention Specialist, Joyce, is doing with the youth to support these healthy messages! Be Your Best Self! Red Ribbon Week gives students an opportunity to talk openly about drug use/abuse and … Continue reading
Meeting Board of Trustees Oct. 16th at FH Presbyterian Church
We have the opportunity to meet and dialogue with the new Prevention Intervention Specialist, Joyce Wells! Please join us in welcoming her to the SJISD team! Friday, October 16, 11:30 – 2:00, Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church RSVP 378-9683 Here … Continue reading
Community Input Requested! Anonymous Survey helps guide our planning for next year. Thank you!
Your participation in this community survey helps San Juan Island to respond to needs and gain resources to help prevent underage substance abuse. Please take five to ten minutes to complete the following survey of 19 questions. Thank you! … Continue reading
#BigTobaccoBeLike Don’t get smoked…Never start, even at parties!
Marijuana It Limits Performance
Marijuana use impairs coordination, balance, perception, motivation, memory, and judgment. It also slows reaction time and increases risk of injuries in activities and sports.
Twist and SHOUT 4 Health Flash Mob at the Fair 2015!
Thank you Tim Dustrude of the San Juan Update for video editing the various cameras into one fluid piece. Thank you Madrona Jameson for your choreography and leadership! Thanks Francie Hansen for allowing our youth to present at the Fashion … Continue reading
Prevention Coalition and League of Women Voters on Drug Addiction/Substance Abuse
Published on Nov 15, 2014 San Juan County WA. San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and The League of Women Voters presents a discussion of drug addiction problems and solutions.