Power of Prevention

12/29/2023

Getting ready for a New Year's gathering? Why not try some mocktails? These drinks can be a healthier alternative to alcohol and can be enjoyed by the whole family!

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g3127/new-years-eve-mocktails/?fbclid=IwAR3-PXtde64lArMPjlz26N1teXZnngbfnlOewm92W5yjx8QV20yIuokguyA

Because the biggest night of the year is a marathon, not a sprint.

04/17/2023

April 22nd, 2023 from 10am-2pm is National Drug Take Back Day! Take back your expired, unwanted or unused medications to your local law enforcement agency for proper disposal.

12/29/2022

Overramping is a negative side effect of stimulant misuse and can be different every time someone uses. For more information visit: https://harmreduction.org/issues/overdose-prevention/overview/stimulant-overamping-basics/recognizing-stimulant-overamping/?fbclid=IwAR2duKKE9UzgP9sjgCV1W0Hyx0qF03xddPVzr6xy8Img2IOsiMpIHbDSuF4

12/23/2022

Many fake pills contain fentanyl. You may not be taking what you thought and be at risk for an overdose. To learn more visit www.DEA.gov/onepill

12/21/2022

Power of Prevention participated in the sticker shock campaign to prevent underage drinking. Stickers were placed on multi-packs of alcohol products with a reminder to not furnish alcohol to minors. Thank you to Kinney’s IGA and Presque Isle Save-A-Lot for collaborating with us on this project! If your store is interested in participating in sticker shock, please contact Kim Parent at [email protected].

11/07/2022

Alcohol-related deaths have been dramatically increasing over the years. Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.

To learn more about drinking and to rethink your drink visit: https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/

10/28/2022

Keep your family, friends, and community safe. Take back unused medications to be properly disposed of. You can take them back to local police departments and pharmacies.

10/26/2022

Take the time to lock up your medications and properly dispose of them if you no longer take it. Get more information at https://lockyourmeds.org/.

10/24/2022

Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started.

Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States. Support our nation’s families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth.

09/29/2022

It only takes a few days to lose your tolerance to fentanyl and fatally overdose. To learn more visit: www.knowyouroptions.me/fentanyl

09/16/2022

Aroostook County Youth, Join us for Diversity Day on Friday, October 21st from 3-6pm at the Caribou Rec. For more information email: [email protected]

08/19/2022

LGBTQ+ Elder Picnic in the Park Saturday, Aug 20 from 11:30