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Interactive presentation from Margo Austin, LADC – BHS Student Assistance Counselor AND Q & A with area educators and clinicians
Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug among youth today and is more potent than ever. The chances of our kids encountering marijuana in their tweens and teens have increased. This interactive presentation with Licenced Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Margo Austin, is designed to teach parents about changes in research and trends and myths related to marijuana so they can feel prepared and comfortable to have conversations with our kids about use. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions from a panel of local experts and discuss with other parents the impact of marijuana use on our kids.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold its 12th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible way of disposing of unneeded prescription drugs. More than 6.4 million pounds of medication have been collected over the last eleven Take Back Days in the US.
For a list of medication disposal locations go to one of the following websites in October!
Chittenden County – www.chittendenpreventionnetwork.com
US/Vermont – http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/
National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental and/or substance use disorders.
BPHC will have a table at the VT Pride Festival to support tobacco cessation efforts. Stop by to play games, win prizes, or just say hi! More info: http://www.pridecentervt.org/parade-festival
Collection sites for National Prescription Drug Take-back Days are posted approximately one month before the event date. However, free and anonymous prescription drug take- back is available at a number of permanent locations in Chittenden County. Go to http://www.chittendenpreventionnetwork.com/rx-disposal-locations.html for a full list of locations.
More details coming soon!
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event. Encourage someone you know to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. By quitting – even for 1 day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk.
For more information: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html