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Written by: Cass County Coalition Coordinator Stevi Stanley As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us feel inspired to reset and refocus. It’s a time to set intentions, reevaluate priorities, and commit to healthier habits. For individuals, families, and communities, January offers a...
As prom season approaches, parents are not only thinking about beautiful dresses and dapper tuxedos but also about their teens' safety and well-being during this milestone event. Prom night holds a special place in a teenager's heart, and as a parent, you play a crucial...
Mocktails are the perfect solution for people who want to enjoy the refreshing taste of a cocktail without the buzz. As a coalition coordinator for a substance misuse prevention team, it is essential to promote healthy alternatives that reduce the risk of substance abuse. Mocktails...
Prom is a night that students look forward to long before their junior or senior year. It is idealized in pop culture for many of the reasons that keep parents awake at night with worry. Risky behaviors: AAA surveyed 16-19yr old kids asking if they or...
Today marks the 13th anniversary of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, an observance launched by the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2010. The purpose of this event is to inspire dialogue with youth about the science of drug use and addiction. Although it...
by Joseph Byrum Every year, approximately 100 million people watch the Super Bowl on their TVs. Some people tune in for the sport, but if you’re like me you watch for the commercials. Almost as talked about as the winner of the event are the memorable...
To celebrate Black History Month, we are interviewing Beverly Austin, coalition member of the Northeast Texas Coalition Against Substance Abuse. Austin is the Project Director for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, Medically Assisted Treatment (RCORP-MAT). This program has formed a coalition consisting of four consortium...
by Rebecca Smith Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, there’s another day parents should keep in mind: the night before, sometimes referred to as “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving.” The night before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest nights of the year for bars around the country, and...
Coalition Corner is an opportunity to highlight the good work that coalition members do every day and to hear their thoughts about coalition work. Stacia Runnels is the Executive Director of the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce. How long have you been a member of the...
by Joseph Byrum As a parent, you want your children to grow up to lead happy and healthy lives. This, of course, includes protecting them from drugs and alcohol. You can always encourage your kids to make positive life choices, but you’ll want to address the...