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With recent events in Newtown, CT. let’s recall the message of Rachel Scott, Rachel’s Challenge… Rachel’s Challenge is a series of student empowering programs and strategies that equip students and adults to combat bullying and allay feelings of isolation and … Continue reading →

Always fun to look back and be sure to join us this year! It’s so much fun:)

Monday, December 31, 2012 7-9 pm, Mullis Center Bring in the New Year with family, friends, and neighbors!  Island Rec and the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition jointly offer this alcohol-free & drug-free community party.  Music, entertainment, dancing, games, contests, and … Continue reading →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

Addressing Underage Drinking at the Local Level Posted by Maria Diaz, Danier Piedrahita on October 04, 2012 at 01:22 PM EDT The Brighton Park Drug Free Community Coalition (Families Against Drugs in Area 58), based in Chicago, just completed our … Continue reading →

By November 6, 2012 the citizens of the state of Washington will be asked to vote yes/no on I-502. If passed, this initiative would legalize and tax the sale of marijuana. I will vote NO on legalizing marijuana and this … Continue reading →