WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK? It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23 – 31st. WHY? The Red Ribbon Campaign® was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City […]
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Save Save
Quitplan Services Starter Kit
Especially if you’re planning on quitting on your own, the first 14 days of a quit attempt can be the most difficult. Finding a medication that works for you is a great way to get started. These medications help reduce cravings or urges that you may have for tobacco. In fact, when used […]
Nearly all smokers start by the time they’re 18.
Nearly all smokers start by the time they’re 18. Big Tobacco’s business model, and billions of dollars in profits, depend on hooking our kids. Preying On Kids
Facts About Youth Tobacco Use
Fewer Minnesota adults are smoking, but tobacco use is still a problem. Data published on the MN Public Health Data Access show the proportion of adults who smoke decreased 10% since 2013. This drop is likely the result of statewide efforts to reduce tobacco use, including the 2013 tobacco tax increase, clean indoor air policies, […]
Responsible Beverage Server Training – July 23rd
Responsible Beverage Server Training Managers ~ Bartenders ~ Waitresses ~ Volunteers Do you have new employees/volunteers or need a refresher training? This training is free of charge and meets the needs of most insurance companies. Sunday July 23rd, 2017 Bart’s Place 313 N. Main Renville, MN 1:30- 3:00 PM Regional Trainers/Minnesota Dept of Public Safety, […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
“Behavioral Health Concerns in Classrooms”, addresses the topic of identifying and managing behavioral health concerns in elementary school classrooms. The panelists provide specific strategies on how students, parents, teachers, and administrators can work together to support positive mental health among elementary. “Finding Help, Finding Hope: What to do if you […]
Importance of Parents
Research shows that parents are the leading influence on their child’s decisions about alcohol. Although it may not seem like it, when parents talk about underage drinking, their children do hear them. 9–15: A Crucial Age To prevent young people from starting to drink, the campaign focuses on ages 9–15. Around 9, children begin thinking […]
Answering Your Child’s Tough Questions About Alcohol
As your child becomes curious about alcohol, he or she may turn to you for answers and advice. Use this opportunity to start an open, honest conversation about drinking. Because some questions can be difficult to answer, it is important to be prepared. The following are some common questions and answers about underage drinking. “I […]
School Stress: Stimulant Abuse – Kids Know About It but Parents Don’t
Many students are stressed out from academic pressure – AP classes, extracurricular activities, homework, college applications, and more. Some think that taking unprescribed stimulants (medications used to treat ADHD, such as Ritalin and Adderall) – will help them with extra energy to study longer, cram for exams and improve their grades. While prescription stimulants do […]