E-cigarette waste pollution and tips for safe handling and disposal
Taking the necessary precautions when handling and disposing of e-cigarettes and e-liquids not only helps avoid battery explosions, but...
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Partners for Prevention
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Buyer beware: Vaping products are being illegally sold with unproven “wellness” claims
Several e-cigarette companies are marketing their vaping products to consumers with claims to: Improve your immune system Improve sleep...
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Partners for Prevention
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Teens with friends who vape
You know vaping is unhealthy, but maybe your friends or family members don’t get it. Try these strategies to avoid secondhand vaping.
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Partners for Prevention
- Feb 4
- 1 min
Follow these 4 simple steps to protect your children from the effects of vaping
Vaping is not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking and can have serious health impacts on your kids.
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Partners for Prevention
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
LGBTQ+ Youth
Did you know that LGBTQ+ individuals have a higher risk of substance use and misuse than their heterosexual/cisgender peers? Survey data...
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Partners for Prevention
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
National Prevention Week and Youth Marijuana Use
With the legalization of cannabis in Vermont for those 21 and older, it is more important now than ever to safeguard our youth for their...
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Partners for Prevention
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
Alcohol Awareness Month and Underage Drinking
Did you know that in 2019, 15% of high school kids in Rutland County reported they had their first alcoholic drink prior to age 13? What...
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Partners for Prevention
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
The Stress Connection
Something we all have in common is stress. Everyone feels and experiences stress during their life. Some stress is good for us, it helps...
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Partners for Prevention
- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
Cannabis Use and Vermont Youth
There are varying opinions about the recreational use of marijuana. Most of us can agree that young kids should delay or avoid using...
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Partners for Prevention
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
Store and Dispose Rx Drugs Safely
Prescription drug misuse is when someone takes a medication in a way it was not intended to be used. That could mean taking more than...
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Partners for Prevention
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
Small Talks Can Make A Big Difference
Talking to our kids about drugs and alcohol can feel difficult and make parents and guardians feel uneasy. It can be tough to find the...
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Partners for Prevention
- Dec 13, 2018
- 2 min
Talk to your teen about alcohol
More teens try alcohol for the first time in June, July and December than during the rest of the year. That makes December a great time...
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Partners for Prevention
- Nov 21, 2018
- 2 min
Time to Meditate
Meditate your stress away Are you a stressed out teen? The National Institute of Mental Health estimates 3 out of 10 adolescents ages 13...
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Partners for Prevention
- Oct 12, 2018
- 2 min
Some Things Just Don't Mix
Polydrug use is the combination of more than one drug—which is usually riskier than using a single drug. Mixing opioids with...
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Partners for Prevention
- Oct 11, 2018
- 1 min
Mail Back Those Medications!
Do you have old prescriptions but can't make it to the Prescription Drug Take Back Day locations on October 27th? Have no fear! You can...
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Partners for Prevention
- Oct 4, 2018
- 2 min
Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 27th, 2018
National Take Back Day on October 14, 2017 resulted in 912,305 pounds of prescription drugs being collected. Please participate in the...
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Partners for Prevention
- Sep 24, 2018
- 2 min
Underage drinking and The Good Samaritan Law
You and your 18-year-old friend go to a party. You didn’t know there would be alcohol there. You decide to stay since you both agree not...
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Partners for Prevention
- Sep 19, 2018
- 2 min
2-1-1 is for Everyone!
Vermont 2-1-1--a free, personalized information and referral service--can help you access everything from substance use services to...
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Partners for Prevention
- Sep 19, 2018
- 2 min
The Power of Grandparents
September 10th is National Grandparents Day. If you’re a grandparent, you already know how much your grandchildren mean to you, but you...
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Partners for Prevention
- Aug 21, 2018
- 1 min
Substance Use and the Brain
We are excited to host Michael Nerney, an expert researcher and consultant. We have two community talks coming up in September, check...
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