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The Power of Teachers to Address the Opioid Epidemic
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According to the Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, Health, prescription drug misuse is a major public health challenge and a priority for our nation.... -
The Countdown to Red Ribbon Week Begins!
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Can you feel the excitement in the air? Red Ribbon Week is almost here! During October 23rd - 31st, schools and communities across the country will celebrate... -
3 Tips for a Positive School Year
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School is back in session, and summer is winding down. It won’t be long before the first nip of fall will be in the air,... -
How will you celebrate Red Ribbon Week?
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School is back in session, and summer is winding down. It won’t be long before the first nip of fall will be in the air,... -
Big news from the Big Easy!
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School may be out, but we’re not on vacation yet. You can find us in the Big Easy July 9th-11th, as this year we are... -
June is National Safety Month
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It’s a great time to spread awareness of and ensure safer environments that can improve students’ social emotional learning and behavior. Academic Safety: As advocates for... -
Introducing Too Good for Drugs High School Revised
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A look at any reputable study on current alcohol and drug use among youth will bring no surprise; substance use is still prevalent among teens. As children... -
The Benefits of Responsible Decision Making
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"The time is always right to do what is right."- Martin Luther King Jr. As children grow, they face ever evolving challenges that require them... -
Volunteerism Encourages Social Emotional Learning
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The Holiday season is a time to be grateful for the many blessings we have in our lives. It is also a time we can... -
Building School Connectedness
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advocate school connectedness as an essential ingredient to buffer youth against engaging in risky behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol,... -
Four Attributes of Empathy
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Empathy is an essential trait that aids meaningful connection with others in both our personal life and work life. Instilling empathy as a norm for children... -
Mendez Appears in Summer Issue of SEEN Magazine
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Charles E. Mendez III appears in the Summer Issue of SEEN Magazine with his article "Addressing Youth Violence for Safer Schools." Mendez writes, "How do we address youth violence... -
National Prevention Week
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Wagner was so excited to participate in SAMHSA’s “I Choose” Project for National Prevention Week! As we wrap up a week of spreading messages for... -
Mendez Appears in SEEN Magazine
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The article, "Build Protection Against Risky Behavior," written by Charles E. Mendez III, appears in the Spring Issue of SEEN Magazine. Mendez writes, "Adolescents equipped with... -
Marijuana Use Linked to Lower IQ
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Last week we looked at the effects of alcohol on the developing teenage brain, and marijuana use is just as detrimental. The Proceedings of the National...
