*This post was written by Ventura High School Senior, Madison Jaffe.
Although at first glance substance abuse and eating disorders may seem unrelated, the root of their existence can be attributed to two basic themes: impulsivity and a need for control (nationaleatingdisorders.org, futuresofpalmbeach.com). Because both diseases stem from similar traits, research
Engaging young people in advocacy, education & prevention
Creating social change around alcohol, drugs, and more
Creating social change around alcohol, drugs, and more
Resources for Youth
We've been visiting schools around Ventura County this week (and most weeks, but especially this week!) to get youth involved in prevention advocacy. Students have shared their knowledge of the negative effects drugs can have on the mind, body and quality of life with us and have been priceless participants in
September is Suicide Awareness Month. For some of us, the subject of suicide may seem like a foreign language. After all, we haven't been affected so what makes awareness so important? Did you know more than 50% of college students will experience suicidal feelings? Or that the #1 reason for
*This post was written by AF, a 22-year-old student at CSU Channel Islands, born and raised in Ventura County and passionate about keeping the youth and other members of the community safe, informed, and responsible.
It’s no surprise that hiking is a great and healthy activity to do with many benefits,
*This post was written by AF, a 22-year-old student at CSU Channel Islands, born and raised in Ventura County and passionate about keeping the youth and other members of the community safe, informed, and responsible.
Learning how to balance everything in life is valuable and important to learn. So many of
*This post was written by AF, a 22-year-old student at CSU Channel Islands, born and raised in Ventura County and passionate about keeping the youth and other members of the community safe, informed, and responsible.
Steve is 46 years old and has been sober for over 9 months, which is the
Back in January, Fillmore banned the sale and cultivation of medical marijuana. While "possession and use of marijuana with a doctor's recommendation remains legal", potential dispensaries and cultivators have kept their eyes on Fillmore's land. In response, Fillmore's City Council called for a City Hall meeting on Monday, July 25th to hear from
Prescription Opioid Overdose Data
Overdose deaths involving prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999, and so have sales of these prescription drugs. From 1999 to 2014, more than 165,000 people have died in the U.S. from overdoses related to prescription opioids.
Opioid prescribing continues to fuel the epidemic. Today, at least half of all
*This post was written by Madison Jaffe, a Ventura County young adult.
Flawless. Perfect. Sexy. Invincible. Each of these words plague the minds of modern society, plaster the magazines lining grocery store shelves, and diminish happiness, self-satisfaction, and confidence. In today's media enveloped world, which insists upon a perfect body, perfect
*This post was written by AF, a 22-year-old student at CSU Channel Islands, born and raised in Ventura County and passionate about keeping the youth and other members of the community safe, informed, and responsible.
This post is the first in a series in which I interview recovering addicts and alcoholics.