Did you know that LGBTQ+ individuals have a higher risk of substance use and misuse than their heterosexual/cisgender peers? Survey data...

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...

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...

Something we all have in common is stress. Everyone feels and experiences stress during their life. Some stress is good for us, it helps...

There are varying opinions about the recreational use of marijuana. Most of us can agree that young kids should delay or avoid using...

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...

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...

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...

Meditate your stress away Are you a stressed out teen? The National Institute of Mental Health estimates 3 out of 10 adolescents ages 13...

Polydrug use is the combination of more than one drug—which is usually riskier than using a single drug. Mixing opioids with...

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...

National Take Back Day on October 14, 2017 resulted in 912,305 pounds of prescription drugs being collected. Please participate in the...

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...

Vermont 2-1-1--a free, personalized information and referral service--can help you access everything from substance use services to...

September 10th is National Grandparents Day. If you’re a grandparent, you already know how much your grandchildren mean to you, but you...

We are excited to host Michael Nerney, an expert researcher and consultant. We have two community talks coming up in September, check...

Hi everyone! Thank you for visiting our new website! While there are some backdated posts (merging our old blog with this one), today is...

What is excessive alcohol use? An infographic from the CDC:

It only takes a little to lose a lot. Have you ever misused a prescription? Maybe your back hurt and you took your friend’s painkiller....

“If marijuana is legal, it must be safe – right?” It’s a lot more complicated than that. What if you’re a teen? Marijuana is illegal if...