E-Cigarette Prevention Campaign
What is it?This is an information campaign that helps both parents and teachers educate youth on the risks of vaping and smoking. Information shared is based on the Tobacco Prevention Toolkit created through Stanford, a theory-based and evidence-informed resources created by educators, parents, and researchers aimed at preventing middle and high school students’ use of […]
FR-CARA First Responders Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act
What is it? [PLACEHOLDER FOR TWO VIDEOS – Opiate Response Task Force 1, 2] FR-CARA facilitates the ability for first responders and members of other key community sectors to administer a drug or device approved or cleared under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. In […]
Medication Disposal
What is it? The Opioid epidemic kills more than 130 people every day in America. Addiction can—and does—happen in the best of families. For many adults, opioid addiction begins with something as harmless as a pulled muscle. For many teens, it begins with a medicine bottle found in a friend or family member’s medicine cabinet. […]
YAADA – Young Adult Alcohol and Drug Awareness Coalition
What is it?Lorain County has nearly 26,000 individuals between the ages of 18-25 year olds. YAADA provides prevention information and education to this population. Past surveys and focus groups regarding alcohol consumption for 18-25 year olds indicate: 40% of Lorain County young adults ages 18-25 strongly approve or somewhat approve of alcohol consumption nearly every […]
Faith Roundtable
What is it? The Faith Roundtable represents Lorain County’s diverse congregations and provides a venue for faith leaders to collectively address addiction issues through an action plan. The latest action plan is in development and is expected to be unveiled by the end of 2019. How do I take action? If you are a faith […]
Drug Take Back Day/Locations
What is it? The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Various locations, including most police departments, provide year-round disposal stations. How do I take action? Download this infographic: Go […]
Pride Survey
PRIDE Student Survey What are Lorain County youth telling us about alcohol, drugs, and their physical and mental health? Our youth face numerous challenges today, and many are struggling with social, emotional and behavioral issues that can negatively impact their ability to learn and achieve academic success. According to the 2018 PRIDE Student Survey conducted through Communities That […]
“Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign
What is it? The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children early How do I take action? Download the Fact Sheet […]
Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Task Force
What is it?Lorain County’s Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking is a task force committed to helping our community work together on the issue of alcohol use and access by those under the age of 21. Members of the Task Force include representation from law enforcement, retail, service providers, parents, schools and others. In […]
Parents Who Host Lose the Most
What is it?Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don’t Be a Party to Teenage Drinking is a public awareness program that educates parents about the health and safety risks of providing alcohol to teenagers and increases awareness of and compliance with underage drinking laws. How do I take action? Download an infographic Educate others by […]