5 Proactive Ways to Address Alcohol Use this Spring Break
Do you have proactive strategies in place to address alcohol use during Spring Break? Some cities and campuses have put broad strategies in place, working with local government and businesses. But even if you are not able to do that, you can do something locally. Check out some of these ideas below:
Course Highlight: THC 101
THC 101 is a personalized, interactive cannabis intervention course with versions designed for both adults and juveniles in courts, middle and high schools, and colleges.
What are the Warning Signs of Marijuana Use?
Although most of the public 4/20 events have been cancelled as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many marijuana dispensaries are still open. There is a good chance that private “celebrations” will still be held. If you aren’t familiar with the signs of marijuana use, what should you look for?
Course Highlight: Alcohol Wise
Alcohol Wise is a 4 part, evidence-based alcohol abuse prevention course. Alcohol Wise helps individuals make informed decisions about choosing not to drink and develop strategies for standing up to peer pressure to drink.
Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer
It’s still summer, and by this point, your kids may be getting antsy with all the time on their hands. That’s why it’s even more important to make sure that they are handling media responsibly.
How COVID is Changing Human Trafficking
Chuck Paul, an anti-trafficking subject matter expert, recently explained how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting local trafficking victims.
What is Bystander Intervention?
Bystander intervention is when someone who isn’t directly involved in a potentially harmful situation steps up to positively change what happens. Potentially harmful situations include sexual harassment or assault, bullying, or binge drinking. It’s easy to stand by and not help someone in a difficult situation, even if you know something isn’t right. But it’s […]
Bullying in 2020: Stopping Bullying During COVID-19
Going back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic is complicated enough. The crisis has changed a lot in education and brought many social issues into a new light. Unfortunately, 2020 has also seen a rise in certain types of bullying.
What’s Your #1Thing?
Domestic violence and intimate partner violence can be defined as “a pattern of abusive behaviors–including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks as well as economic coercion–used by one intimate partner against another (adult or adolescent) to gain, maintain, or regain power and control in the relationship.”
Why Non-Prescription Stimulant Use DOESN’T Work
Pressures such as a persistent desire to succeed academically, poor sleep habits due to large workloads, and the persistence of underlying social and financial demands may place students at an increased risk for misuse of various drugs, including stimulants.