Waxahachie ISD announces counseling center grand opening; security and health updates presented to SHAC District staff announced a new WISD counseling center with licensed therapists and coordinated student transportation; Lieutenant Derek Young gave a security update (vaping incidents, a marijuana incident, an explicit minor video under investigation, and a student taken for psychiatric care).

Waxahachie ISD is set to unveil a new counseling center aimed at providing vital mental health resources for students, alongside crucial updates on security and substance use incidents.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to choose to embrace the future alcohol free.

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Our final substance use service highlight is RHA's Prevention Resource Centers in Western North Carolina. These centers address substance misuse prevention through a variety of strategies. Call, email, or visit rhahealth.org to learn more! #PreventionResourceCenter #SubstanceUsePrevention #Asheville

Overdose can affect anyone, not just people who use drugs illicitly. If you or a loved one take a prescription opioid, carry naloxone. You could save a life.

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Did you get it right? Vapes are unregulated in the United States, meaning we don’t know what’s in them. Stay safe out there!

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Alcohol Awareness Month is a great time to learn the facts about alcohol use and how it can affect you!
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Happy April! Tune in this month as we discuss the basics of substance use disorder!#April #msacd #Emory #breastfeeding #substanceuseprevention #pregnancy #childdevelopment #2026

Have you heard the news? April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn about how alcohol use can impact you and your loved ones.

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Breaking news!! Substance use disorder can happen to anyone, and it often starts small. Make the best decision, choose not to use.

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County health officials warn heavy youth cannabis use increases risk of psychosis, urge prevention and funding Deschutes County behavioral‑health staff told the Board of Commissioners that high‑potency, frequent cannabis use—especially in adolescents and young adults—is linked to higher risk of psychosis and other mental‑health harms. Staff urged broader prevention and flagged Measure 110 funding cuts that will reduce services.

Deschutes County officials warn that rising cannabis potency among youth is linked to a staggering increase in psychosis risk, just as funding for prevention programs is being slashed.

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The truth about marijuana is that teens who use it are more likely to go on to develop schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

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Know the signs of an opioid overdose, and be prepared to respond by carrying naloxone

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Drunk driving kills. Don’t become a statistic.

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Smoking harms everyone in your life, not just the humans. Take care of your furry family members.

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Choosing to remain substance free during pregnancy and breast feeding is a beautiful thought that comes with many benefits! #March #msacd #Emory #breastfeeding #substanceuseprevention #pregnancy #childdevelopment #2026

Wanting to increase the odds of healthy brain development? Try a substance free pregnancy! #March #msacd #Emory #breastfeeding #substanceuseprevention #pregnancy #childdevelopment #2026

Make the best possible choice for your health and future. Drugs are calling, but you DON’T have to answer.

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Learn the impacts of substance use—and how much richer your life can be without them.

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Never be caught unprepared in an emergency! Carry naloxone (NARCAN) and you can save a life.

#substanceuseprevention #opioidawareness #narcan #narcansaveslives #naloxonesaveslives

There's no better day than today to commit to a life that's substance free!
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When individuals carry naloxone (NARCAN) in their day to day life, it can save precious seconds and someone’s life during an overdose.

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It's estimated that about 17% of children aged 3-17 are diagnosed with a developmental disability. #March #msacd #Emory #breastfeeding #substanceuseprevention #pregnancy #childdevelopment #2026

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important part of avoiding substance use and substance use disorders.
Try these tips for maintaining your mental and physical health.
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We're bringing back our brain chat month! We'll be chatting about neurodevelopment! #March #msacd #Emory #breastfeeding #substanceuseprevention #pregnancy #childdevelopment #2026

Happy March! This month we will be taking a look at how substance use impacts neurodevelopment. #March #msacd #Emory #breastfeeding #substanceuseprevention #pregnancy #childdevelopment #2026

Tolerance (needing more of a drug over time to get the same effect) is a sign of a substance use disorder.

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Ogden district review of SHARP survey finds declines in youth vaping and marijuana but persistent mental-health and substance-use gaps Assistant Superintendent Chad Carpenter and public-health partners briefed the board on SHARP survey results showing local declines in youth marijuana and vaping since 2021, while signaling ongoing concerns about high alcohol use, elevated reports of depression, and food insecurity among students.

Ogden City School District sees promising declines in youth marijuana and vaping use, but alarming mental health concerns persist among students.

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Ogden board hears SHARP survey results showing declines in teen substance use but rising mental-health concerns Assistant Superintendent Chad Carpenter presented 2025 SHARP survey results showing notable declines in student marijuana use and vaping in Ogden but persistent and elevated rates of depression and suicide planning, prompting calls for expanded school-based mental-health supports and community partnerships.

Ogden students are showing promising declines in marijuana use and vaping, but alarming mental health concerns, including rising suicide planning rates, have officials urging immediate action.

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Sharps survey: district sees declines in substance use and mental-health indicators but flags nicotine pouches, sleep and cyberbullying Dr. Brian McGill presented SHaRPS survey results showing declines in alcohol and drug use and in depression/anxiety/suicidal ideation since 2021, while noting large increases in youth use of nicotine pouches, troubling sixth-grade behavior trends and persistent sleep and cyberbullying concerns.

Canyons School District is celebrating a decline in substance use and mental health issues among students, but troubling trends in nicotine pouch use and cyberbullying are raising alarms.

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It takes only a tiny amount of fentanyl to kill an adult, and fentanyl is found in many counterfeit drugs. Be smart: only take medication prescribed by a doctor and given to you from a pharmacy.

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