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How COVID-19 Has Impacted Alcohol Use
After two years into the pandemic, we see now more than ever the impact COVID-19 has had on alcohol use in the United States. This is not only evident by the overall increase in consumption, but most ...
Is D.O.R.A. Coming to your Town?
Jennifer Benson, BA, OCPC, ICPS
OCAM Coach
When you hear this phrase, what do you think about? Do you think about the cartoon character who uses a map, her knowledge of the Spanish language, and he...
The Difference Between Prevention & Treatment
Written by: Jayla Lee BS, RA
Program Coordinator at PreventionFIRST!
Young Prevention Professional Member
Prevention and Treatment are terms that can often be overlapped with each other. It is ...
How to Get Involved in the Community
February 2nd, 2023
Submitted by: Jim Posey CHES, OCPSA
Young Prevention Professional Project member
When trying to implement prevention, there are many aspects you will need to know about the co...
Marijuana Trends in Youth
Ryley Jones BS, CHES, OCPS
Young Prevention Professionals Project member
Hash oil, also known as “dabs” is a product created by extracting THC from the marijuana plant. THC stands for, tetrahydroca...
Ryley Jones BS, OCPS, CHES
Young Prevention Professionals Project member
In February of 2022, SAMHSA announced a funding opportunity for public and private non-profit entities, called SPF Rx. SPF Rx...
Stay Safe this Summer
Submitted by: Ryley Jones, BS, RA
July 2022
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 11,654 people were killed in drunk driving accidents involving a driver with...
From Juul to Disposable Vapes
Submitted by: Ryley Jones, BS, RA
The e-cigarette device JUUL became increasingly popular, especially in teens since its launch in 2015. In December of 2019, President Donald Trump raised the federal...
