Summer has finally returned! Now is the time for outdoor fun, spending time with friends and family and enjoying things that winter has made us miss. If you plan to be out and about this summer and choose to drink while doing so, here are a few reminders to help keep your summer safe: We…
Author: Stacy Cangelosi
Time for Celebrations: A Letter to Parents
We are entering a season of celebration for students. Though it may seem like you are approaching the end of an era, it really is the beginning of many celebrations of life and accomplishments for your child. With prom, end of year activities and graduation day, the coming weeks will present many opportunities for teens…
Prevention Week is Coming!
WHAT IS NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK? National Prevention Week (NPW) is a SAMHSA-sponsored annual health observance dedicated to increasing the prevention of substance use and promotion of mental health. The observance brings individuals, organizations, coalitions, states, and communities together through local events to raise awareness about the importance of preventing substance use and mental disorders. WHEN…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month!
Founded and sponsored by NCADD, Alcohol Awareness Month was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma so often associated with alcoholism by encouraging communities to reach out to the American public each April with information about alcohol, alcoholism and recovery. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and fatal if untreated. However people…
