This week, we celebrated National Suicide Prevention Week. While many Americans refuse to acknowledge the pressures faced by today’s youth, the fact remains that our young people are growing up in a time riddled with social pitfalls and a vast flood of social media and news that cannot be easily filtered or shut off. While […]
RAPAD News
RAPAD wants to test your e-cigarette knowledge.
E-cigarette use is increasing rapidly among youth. In 2016, more than 2 million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Everyone that takes the RAPAD quiz and registers from July 30 – August 12 will be in the drawing for a chance to win $100! We’ll announce […]
Minnesota Summer Food Service Programs
Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program makes sure kids have access to free, healthy meals over the summer when they are not in school and lose access to school meals that many students rely on as their primary source of nutrition. Meal sites are located throughout the state and kids can drop by during meal service times […]
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month and May 5th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Did you know that 1 in 5 children suffer from some form of diagnosable mental health issue? Mental health illness is like any other disease, the earlier that it is diagnosed and treated the better the health outcomes for the child […]
Binge drinking is a serious but preventable public health problem.
Binge drinking is the most common, costly, and deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States.1,2,3 The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above. This typically happens when men consume 5 […]
DRINKING AND DRIVING: Prom and Graduation time is quickly approaching.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Prom and Graduation time is quickly approaching. It’s time to know the facts: Even though most teenagers know that you should not drink and drive Nearly a third still accept rides from drivers who have been drinking. “You Booze, You Cruise, You Lose”! Make good decisions! Create memories not regrets! […]
5 facts to know for Alcohol Awareness
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and instead of toasting it, how about a look at some salient facts. Here, five things you should know about alcohol. ‘Binge drinking’ is less drinks than you’d guess According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heavy drinking is defined as eight or more drinks per week for women, and […]
Most Of Us – Radio Campaign
Thanks BLHS Students Hunter McFall, Anna Buboltz and Dylan Edwards- recorded a new prevention radio ad for Q102 and KOLV~ They did a fantastic job~ hope you get a chance to hear it! Listen to the Radio Spot
Excessive drinking and binge drinking are problems that require serious attention
This tool visually explains the difference between binge drinking and heavy drinking for men and women, along with the potential public/individual dangers of both. Considered a crisis situation in the United States, excessive drinking and binge drinking are problems that require serious attention. The detrimental effect it has on public safety is more than worthy […]
Thanksgiving Tips
This Thanksgiving, remember these four ingredients for a great holiday with your kids: Talk. Care. Guide. Model. Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and a lot of food! You can also start the tradition of connecting with your kids and teenagers leading up to this holiday. Talk about traditions, remind your kids that you […]