Starpoint plans JUUL settlement-funded prevention and intervention services Using pooled JUUL settlement money through a BOCES-led consortium, Starpoint expects roughly $17,500 per year (pooled share) for eight years to fund prevention presentations and on‑campus intervention programs delivered by Northpointe Council, including a four‑session in‑depth program and a shorter Teen Intervene track.

Starpoint Central School District is set to transform its portion of a $462 million JUUL settlement into impactful prevention and intervention programs for students, partnering with Northpointe Council.

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House passes measure expanding jail recovery pods and restricting some harm‑reduction services in public places First Substitute HB205 passed the Utah House 71–1 after sponsor Representative Clancy described provisions to establish jail recovery pods, allow justice‑court problem‑solving tools, restrict syringe‑exchange locations and create 'stay out of drug area' zones to bar repeat dealers from parks.

Utah's House just passed a groundbreaking bill aimed at expanding recovery options in jails while cracking down on repeat drug dealers in public spaces!

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Willa Farrow supports cannabis addition in youth court diversion program reforms Farrow advocates for expanding cannabis eligibility in youth services for timely intervention.

Vermont officials are pushing for critical reforms in youth court programs, emphasizing cannabis education to better support young people facing substance use challenges.

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