Exposure to Excessive Drug Use
April 4, 2019 12:13 pm Comments Off on Exposure to Excessive Drug UseBy Stephanie Escobedo Tirado, local CSUCI student. It’s easy to say, “You’re young; live a little!” Or, “That stuff only... View Article
Engaging young people in advocacy, education & prevention
Creating social change around alcohol, drugs, and more
Creating social change around alcohol, drugs, and more
Tag Archive: underagedrinking
The Facts About Underage Drinking
December 17, 2018 1:17 pm Comments Off on The Facts About Underage DrinkingAlcohol is the most widely misused substance among America’s youth. Consumption of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21,... View Article
In the right direction … but more to do
June 30, 2015 11:48 am Comments Off on In the right direction … but more to doA new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows a significant decline in the level... View Article
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February 3, 2015 6:00 am Comments Off on February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness MonthAn all-too-common side effect of teen alcohol and drug use is violence. According to the Center on Alcohol Marketing and... View Article
Thanksgiving, a time to think safely
November 27, 2014 2:55 pm Comments Off on Thanksgiving, a time to think safelyThe holidays about about to start, and so will an increase in alcohol use, including among young people. The... View Article
Will the alcohol/cancer connection connect with youth?
May 18, 2014 6:00 am Comments Off on Will the alcohol/cancer connection connect with youth?Alcohol Justice recently reported that there is a risk of certain types of cancer associated with alcohol use — even... View Article
What are your resolutions?
December 30, 2013 10:49 am Comments Off on What are your resolutions?A new year is a great time to look inward and resolve to make positive changes about health, about communication,... View Article
For the holidays, the gift of communication
December 20, 2013 10:29 am Comments Off on For the holidays, the gift of communicationThe December holidays go hand-in-hand with events, socializing — and overindulgence. With the increase in parties and traffic during this... View Article
Social Host Ordinance strikes again
December 2, 2013 2:06 pm Comments Off on Social Host Ordinance strikes againThe local Social Host Ordinance was used in Ventura to cite the hosts of an out-of-control party recently. According to... View Article
April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Focus on the Issues of Underage Drinking
April 12, 2012 9:52 am Comments Off on April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Focus on the Issues of Underage DrinkingThis month, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) celebrates the 26th Anniversary of Alcohol Awareness Month with... View Article