Partners for PreventionDec 13, 20182 minTalk to your teen about alcoholMore 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 to talk to your teen ...
Partners for PreventionNov 21, 20182 minTime to MeditateMeditate your stress away Are you a stressed out teen? The National Institute of Mental Health estimates 3 out of 10 adolescents ages 13 to 18 have had an an...
Partners for PreventionOct 12, 20182 minSome Things Just Don't MixPolydrug use is the combination of more than one drug—which is usually riskier than using a single drug. Mixing opioids with benzodiazepines (benzos) is a co...
Partners for PreventionOct 11, 20181 minMail 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 now send back your me...
Partners for PreventionOct 4, 20182 minPrescription Drug Take Back Day October 27th, 2018National Take Back Day on October 14, 2017 resulted in 912,305 pounds of prescription drugs being collected. Please participate in the next National Take Bac...
Partners for PreventionSep 24, 20182 minUnderage drinking and The Good Samaritan LawYou 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 to drink. You’re hav...
Partners for PreventionSep 19, 20182 min2-1-1 is for Everyone!Vermont 2-1-1--a free, personalized information and referral service--can help you access everything from substance use services to transportation; services ...
Partners for PreventionSep 19, 20182 minThe Power of GrandparentsSeptember 10th is National Grandparents Day. If you’re a grandparent, you already know how much your grandchildren mean to you, but you may not realize the i...
Partners for PreventionAug 21, 20181 minSubstance Use and the BrainWe are excited to host Michael Nerney, an expert researcher and consultant. We have two community talks coming up in September, check them out on our faceboo...
Partners for PreventionAug 14, 20181 minWelcome to our website!Hi everyone! Thank you for visiting our new website! While there are some backdated posts (merging our old blog with this one), today is the first official l...
Partners for PreventionAug 2, 20181 minWhat Is Excessive Alcohol Use?What is excessive alcohol use? An infographic from the CDC:
Partners for PreventionJul 28, 20182 minFocus on Prescription Drug AbuseIt 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. Or you used someone e...
Partners for PreventionJul 14, 20182 minMarijuana has DDUMB risks for teens“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 you’re under 21. Ther...
Partners for PreventionJul 11, 20181 minAre Your Meds Up and Away?Have you ever thought about how you store your prescription medications? Maybe you use them daily so they stay right on the counter top, or you keep a spare ...
Partners for PreventionJun 27, 20181 minWell done, Rutland retailers!Rutland County retailers are committed to preventing underage drinking! Partners for Prevention would like to congratulate these businesses for passing alcoh...
Partners for PreventionJun 21, 20181 minCan I Use Marijuana in Vermont?Act 86 goes into effect on July 1st. Do you know what it says? Follow this flow chart to learn more about the law and the risks associated with marijuana use...
Partners for PreventionJun 11, 20182 minMarijuana Use and Abuse Awareness MonthJune is Marijuana Abuse Awareness Month. It is a good time to consider the risks associated with marijuana use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse found ma...
Partners for PreventionMay 14, 20182 minAction Today. Healthier Tomorrow.Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. They are also the most costly and preventable diseases. Eating well, exe...
Partners for PreventionMar 5, 20182 minAlcohol and the Brain Awareness"Mom, Can I have a sip of your wine?" It's easy to say yes, but how is it really affecting your child? Children do not always acknowledge alcohol as a harmfu...
Partners for PreventionJan 21, 20182 minNational Drug and Alcohol Facts WeekA week-long effort to SHATTER THE MYTHS® on drugs and alcohol More than half of high school seniors across the country report using alcohol, and about 14.3 p...
