E-cigarettes have exploded in popularity in the past couple of years, causing an epidemic of youth use across the country. Despite claims of how “safe” they are by those selling them, they’re putting people into emergency rooms and hospitals across the nation. As of August 30th, one person has died
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Creating social change around alcohol, drugs, and more
Creating social change around alcohol, drugs, and more
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Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher (i.e., drunk drivers) are considered alcohol-impaired by law. About one in three traffic deaths in the United States involve a drunk driver. Thanks to dedicated efforts, rates of drunk driving and alcohol-involved fatal crashes have
The Opioid Crisis in Ventura County
Use of Ventura County’s Prescription Drug Disposal Program
Ventura County is actively engaged and committed to preventing Rx/OTC drug misuse and abuse. One of the ways the County works to address the issue locally is by reducing access, especially to teens. VCBH Alcohol and Drug
This information was originally published on Marijuana Factcheck, a project of Ventura County Behavioral Health. From their website:
Everyone wants to make the best and most informed decisions they can, for themselves and their families. But decisions can only be as good as the facts they are based upon.We’ve been
This article is from Opioid Help, one of our community partners. From their website, "The world is facing an Opioid Epidemic that is unlike anything seen before. For this reason, Opioid Help has sought to be an extensive resource and community for information and support for people who have been
While the summer months bring sunshine and freedom for teens, it can be challenging for parents to find healthy activities to keep their teens engaged and away from parties and risky behaviors. Summer means more freedom, and many homes with little or no supervision. This can create situations where drug
The following article was published by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor activities with family and friends. For some people, a day at the beach, on the boat, or at a backyard barbecue will include drinking alcoholic beverages. But risky drinking and
Two decades ago, a new generation of supposedly "safer and less addictive" painkillers triggered an epidemic of opioid abuse in the U.S. Since then, opioid overdoses have killed over 400,000 Americans. Now, more than half of opioid deaths are caused by synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Beyond the death toll,
What is Impaired Driving?
Impaired driving is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, legal or illegal drugs.
Alcohol-impaired driving
Alcohol has a significant effect on driving skills due to its depressant effects. While under the influence of alcohol, drivers can misjudge their capabilities and experience the following:
Decreased reaction time due
Quote from a member of Balboa Middle School's Gay Straight Alliance, discussing bullying and being singled out for his appearance.
It's possible that bullying has existed as long as humans have lived in groups. Perhaps it is our domineering, competitive nature that drives some to want power over and adoration from