Welcome to the Straight Up blog! We are excited about this opportunity for teens and young adults to share their view points, opinions and experiences and to help facilitate important community dialog around the issues of underage and binge drinking and impaired driving. Read More »
The popular “Be the DD and Win” campaign, which started in downtown Ventura in 2011, has expanded its reach to Thousand Oaks recently. The Prize Posse, who promote awareness and appreciation of designated drivers at nightspots, has given away pamphlets, candy, and wristbands, as well as big-value prizes, to participating entrants — who are the Designated Drivers for their group. Read More »
Tears:
Tears don’t always mean you’re upset. They’re not always signs of giving up. The tears that pour from my misty eyes could be hope; Hoping that maybe, just maybe, one day you’ll stop. Read More »
According to the Associated Press as reported by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, 27% of teens have recently reported using marijuana in the past month, an 8% increase since 2008. Read More »
Haydence is a Ventura County high school student. You can find her blog here.
This may be the hardest thing I’ll have to do in my life. My actions may be considered “wrong” to you or to our society. And yet, I still feel complete injustice because I’m doing this for myself. I am making sure that I am safe. Read More »
By admin | April 12, 2012
This month, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) celebrates the 26th Anniversary of Alcohol Awareness Month with the theme, “Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities: Prevent Underage Drinking.”
NCADD President/CEO, Robert J. Lindsey said, “We chose a theme that will allow NCADD’s National Network of Affiliates and other NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month supporting organizations across the country to address this critically important public health issue through a broad range of media strategies, awareness campaigns, programs and events in their local communities.” Read More »
Conejo Valley Community Forum
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Read More »
This true story was written by a high school student. She lives in Ventura County.
When I was 12 years old, in 7th grade, I met this girl named Leta. We were best friends after like a week of knowing each other. She taught me to sneak out, to have sex, and to drink. I really liked to drink. I thought it would solve all my problems and I knew I felt so much better when I was drunk. Read More »
By admin | March 20, 2012
There is increasing awareness — and increasing concern — surrounding the rise in popularity of synthetic marijuana. The healthcare community is stepping up its efforts to educate themselves and the public about synthetic marijuana and the dangers in using it. Read More »
