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“The following article illustrates what we have been saying for some time.  The black market flourishes in states that have legalized pot.  The medi-pot system is full of fraud and abuse.  Tax revenue from pot sales is offset by massive … Continue reading →

Colorado’s monthly marijuana use is 72 percent greater than the U.S. total among people aged 12 and older according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released last week by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Past-month … Continue reading →

This survey is not created locally, it is offered through the State, a Division of Behavioral Health, which maintains a high level of security, keeping this an anonymous survey. The SJI Prevention Coalition offers the survey for our community. Also … Continue reading →

Here are a few photos from our Prevention Intervention Specialist, Meagan Gable, at FHMS. Student engaged in activities to help promote healthy choices and why they should be Drug-Free… A “Natural High” Field Day, making a Pledge/Banner & Signing it, … Continue reading →

Ready to say goodbye to this year and welcome the New Year? Enjoy a family-friendly, non alcoholic celebration, with your friends and family at Brickworks. This Island Rec coordinated event, sponsored by the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition, offers a … Continue reading →

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2014 National Red Ribbon Photo Contest. We received hundreds of entries and over 188,000 votes in support of your entries. The purpose of the contest was to involve families and schools in … Continue reading →

  Comments Needed on LCB Marijuana Rule Revisions to Help Protect Youth   WASAVP reminds the substance abuse prevention community that the Liquor Control Board comment period on proposed revisions to marijuana rules ends tomorrow, December 3, and email comments to rules@liq.wa.gov are critical (today!).   … Continue reading →

We had a fabulous collection of voices at our recent November Board of Trustees Meeting which was Co-Sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The meeting was an opportunity to come together and talk about local issues affecting our community, … Continue reading →

Recently, we had an amazing experience at Camp Orkila. The first San Juan Youth Leadership Conference happened, bringing youth from Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands. Here are two accounts from our local youth on how the weekend unfolded:) Enjoy! … Continue reading →

  Reposted from    Posted in: Politics Posted: November 4, 2014 Florida’s Marijuana Legalization Fails In The 2014 Election Results, Amendment 2 Supporters Vow To Try Again     Florida’s marijuana legalization effort went to pot in the final 2014 elections results. Although … Continue reading →