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Heart health risks of underage substance use. StartTalkingNow.org
Did you know underage use of substances like alcohol and marijuana/cannabis can increase your teen’s chances of developing high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart failure? Talk to them about the health risks of substance use, and visit StartTalkingNow.com/Parents … Continue reading
Prevention, Not Punishment – Support Healthy Youth from Big Tobacco
Calling all Youth Health Advocates! Feb. 20, 2023 at 12pm!
Join WASAVP for their Virtual Prevention Policy Day on Feb. 20th @ 12 p.m. Our Rock Solid members Luke Fincher, Ramona Flierl, and Johnny Berg made their poster again:) This photo was taken during a pre-pandemic event when our team … Continue reading
CADCA -Practical Theorist on Fentanyl
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition has been a member of the CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) since 2004, and we continue to find value in using their resources. The new Practical Theorist has updated a comprehensive overview of … Continue reading
Common Goodness Project Training Workshop
The Family Resource Center, SJI Pride, and the SJI Prevention Coalition are partnering to bring Page from The Common Goodness Project out to Friday Harbor to facilitate a 4-hour workshop on gender and sexual diversity. The workshop will take place … Continue reading
Talk, They Hear You.
December is National #ImpairedDrivingPreventionMonth. If you’re not sure how to talk with your kids about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, SAMHSA ’s #TalkTheyHearYou campaign can help you start the conversation.
Youth Engagement Guide – Foundations for Healthy Generations
A note from Julie Peterson… I’m pleased to inform you that the updated version of the Youth Engagement Guide is post on our website and available for your use! We have incorporated suggestions from youth around the state-including updated information about voter … Continue reading
Prevention Voices – November 2022
LINKS below! Get involved!12/1/22 8am: Senate Law & Justice 12/2/22 8am: House Commerce & Gaming TVW.org
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
This weekend is Daylight Saving Time—where we’ll turn our clocks back one hour. Is it just the ‘winter blues’ or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? This infographic may help guide you on when to seek professional help. https://go.usa.gov/xeqyS #shareNIMH