Monthly Archives: August 2011

Signs of change: Be the DD program takes to the streets

By Adult Author | August 31, 2011

The Prize Posse, part of the “Be the DD and Win” campaign, has come to Ventura twice over the summer, and will come through again on Friday, September 30.

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Update on Ventura County’s Social Host Ordinance

By Adult Author | August 25, 2011

The Acorn provides an update to the County’s Social Host Ordinance, a civil fine which can be levied against people who allow underage drinking on their premises.

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Helpline Provides Support, Resources for Teen Substance Abuse

By Adult Author | August 7, 2011

Drugfree.org reports of a new resource that will be valuable to parents regarding the issues of substance abuse and young people. The Parents Toll-Free Helpline, 1-855-DRUGFREE (1-855-378-4373), is staffed by clinical social workers with practical experience in substance abuse prevention and treatment. The helpline, launched by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, began taking calls in April 2011 and will offer bilingual [...]

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Be There for Her — and Yourself

By Youth Author | August 1, 2011

This essay was written by a 17-year-old Ventura County student. I remember when I was 11; my 17-year-old sister had come home at 4:30am – no surprise there. But this time, she was crying to my mother who was right next to me. I woke up and was told to leave the room. I went [...]

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