National Impaired Driving Month - December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence. With two major holidays and many people traveling, December is one of the deadliest
November 30th is Methamphetamine Awareness Day. Today we are going to share alarming methamphetamines trends from 2022 data from Los Angeles: -meth accounted for 30% of treatment admissions in Los Angeles. - Los Angeles was on of the leading cities w
This Thanksgiving, CoPALM would like to encourage everyone to stay safe in the presence of alcohol. Remember, the best way to stay safe is by not drinking at all. If you do plan to drink, check out our helpful tips to have a safe holiday. #Thanksg
Did you know? One of the long-term side effects of methamphetamine use is psychosis in the form of paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions. Psychotic symptoms can last months or years even after the user stops using meth. #Methamphetamine #Meth #A
Now that we know how to recognize an opioid overdose, let's talk about how to respond. 1. Call emergency services 2. Apply Narcan by peeling it open 3. Place the applicator at the unconscious person's nose 4. Press the Narcan applicator to release
An opioid overdose can happen to anyone who is misusing substances and, it is always a good idea to know the signs of an opioid overdose in case you come across it. Look out for: - Difficulty walking/talking - Pale/blue skin among light-toned folks/
The right to free and fair elections is a privilege that we have in this nation. The US elections will take place on November 5th so, if you are registered to vote, it is highly encouraged that you exercise your ability to do so. You can even vote ea
Visit RedRibbon.org to learn about what you can do to learn and support the largest and longest-running substance use prevention campaign. Join the millions of Americans out there who are taking the time to celebrate healthy life-styles and drug-free
Red Ribbon Week is the longest-running substance use prevention campaign that spreads awareness on the harms of drugs and advocacy for those anti-drug activities around the community. This year's theme is "Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free" r
Saturday, October 26th is National Prescription Drugs Takeback Day. Help make your communities safer and healthier by dropping off unused or expired medications for proper disposal and to prevent overdose. KYCC is hosting a Takeback event at the Ra

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