Prescription Drug Collection Day April 25th & 26th...
Stop by the Home and Garden Show at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday or Sunday between 12:00pm and 5:00pm to throw away your unused medications and sharps (in approved biohazard container). Medications should stay in their original containers and personal information on labels can be crossed out.
We need two Coalition Members to help with surveys and Coalition handouts. Shifts: Sat. or Sun. from 11:30am-2:30pm or 2:30pm-5:30pm. This is a great opportunity for members of the Faith Sector and Business Sector to reach out to the community. Please contact us if you can help.
Sector Members, Join Us On Base Camp! A New Way to Communicate and Collaborate...
We are in the process of incorporating “Basecamp”, as a new communication tool allowing for an online central meeting place to plan your projects together. Please contact us to show your interest if you have not received a notification to join this program.
New Study Says... $1 Spent on Prevention Saves $10!
Researchers report to United Nations conference that drug prevention programs help the economy. Iowa State University researchers have given communities worldwide good reason to support substance abuse prevention programs. They're economically beneficial, with a nearly $10 return for every dollar invested in prevention.
To Recognize The Serious Problem Of Alcohol Abuse, April Is Designated “Alcohol Awareness Month.”
When many people think of alcohol abusers, they picture teenagers sneaking drinks before high school football games or at unsupervised parties. However, alcohol abuse is prevalent within many demographic groups in the United States. People who abuse alcohol can be:
Parents Play Critical Role in Preventing and Reducing Underaged Drinking: 
During adolescence, young people begin to take risks and test limits. They do so because they are moving from a family-centered world to the larger community, within which they will begin to define their own identity. It is also during this time that parents have an especially important role in preventing and addressing underage drinking.
Click here for more information at the SAMHSA Website.
Parents, click here to visit the Coalition's website for resources and more information.
Do you know a teen that may need help with an alcohol related problem?
Visit CoRR's website for information on their adolescent programs.
Take the Parent Pledge... Parents Who Host, Lose The Most!
In This Issue:
RX Collection coming up on April 25th & 26th
April is "Alcohol Awareness Month"
Parents Play Critical Role In Preventing Underaged Drinking
New Study Say's...
Base Camp: A New Way to Communicate and Collaborate!
Volunteer To Take Survey's During The RX Collection Days!
NEO School Clubs:
NEO is looking for a teacher at N.U. to volunteer their time during 2 monthly NEO club meetings next year. If you know a teacher who would be a perfect fit, please forward this request. They will also be looking to establish clubs at other middle schools and high schools who show interest.
Asset Tip:
Young Eyes Are Watching You... Be A Positive Adult Role Model!