Monthly Archives: November 2016
WA State Department of Health: Marijuana Facts and the Sources used to help implement a plan to keep youth safe.
The state of Washington is confronted with the legalized recreational use of marijuana, through Initiative 502. The general consensus among health, safety and substance abuse professionals throughout Washington State is that under-age marijuana use[1] and use of marijuana by pregnant … Continue reading
Help reduce prescription drug abuse…Take Back Your Meds
“More people died from drug overdoses in 2014 than in any year on record. The majority of drug overdose deaths (more than six out of ten) involve an opioid.1 And since 1999, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids (including prescription opioid … Continue reading
SJIPC Community Survey 2016
Please take a few minutes to add your insight and thoughts on our annual community survey, as it pertains to prevention, especially as we work to protect our youth from underage substance abuse. This anonymous survey is offered through the … Continue reading