Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force

04/29/2023

The Prevention Works Youth Leaders invest time, passion and creativity in their roles, they are the experts when it comes to youth voice!

Our Youth Leaders go above and beyond in their roles and we value their commitment to this work.

Thank you to our Youth Leaders and all that you do for our community!

04/21/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj1mEP6ki4Q

Helping them understand underage drinking, can help them to help others.

Keeping kids safe from underage use of alcohol and misuse of prescription pain medications is a concern for parents. Parents and children are encouraged to c...

04/20/2023

Check out this billboard designed by our amazing team of Youth Leaders! Keep an eye out for the design, as you're driving in the Kalamazoo area.

We encourage parents to talk to youth about the impact of underage drinking.

For tips on how to talk to teens about underage drinking, visit: https://www.responsibility.org/prevent-underage-drinking/talking-to-kids-about-alcohol?gclid=CjwKCAiAjPyfBhBMEiwAB2CCIuyhMybFlXMTMZ3Yykwupxhq2KEAibewYMbF52mfdHrGAzLLbUm3oBoC6iwQAvD_BwE

A dedicated group of community members that develop strategies, programs, and practices to address alcohol and substance abuse issues in our community.

04/13/2023

Some youth may think that taking a sip of alcohol is harmless. The truth is that one sip can turn into much more, and alcohol use can have a negative impact on their developing brain. Check out this video for more details:

Teen drug and alcohol abuse can be especially unhealthy. During your teen years, your brain is still developing, which means you are extra vulnerable to the ...

04/10/2023

Drinking underage comes with an increased risk of addiction, and being drunk can lead to negative physical outcomes (e.g., alcohol poison). Talk to your child about how alcohol use can impact them. Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm

04/05/2023

Youth may use alcohol as a way to escape from reality, and to cope with stress. Here are some of the healthy ways our Youth Leaders cope with stress:

03/31/2023

It’s important to know the signs of underage alcohol use. If you suspect your teen may be using substances, SAMSHA offers resources and information to help- https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

03/29/2023

Keep talking, they listen! Almost 80% of teens reported that they've had conversations about alcohol and drug use with adults.

03/23/2023

Did you know that children experiencing one or more of these factors are at an increased risk of using alcohol? Talk to your child if you have concerns about alcohol use.

03/21/2023

Talk to your child about your expectations of underage drinking. https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources/what-you-can-do-prevent-your-child-drinking

03/20/2023

SAMSHA provides a guide on how to talk to teens about underage alcohol and drug use. For more conversation goals, visithttps://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/TTHY-Mini-Broch-Bleed-2020.pdf

03/15/2023

Here are a few reasons why teens may drink alcohol. Talk to your child about the impact alcohol can have on them. Learn more about the dangers of underage drinking: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm #:~:text=Disruption%20of%20normal%20growth%20or,burns%2C%20falls%2C%20or%20drowning.

A dedicated group of community members that develop strategies, programs, and practices to address alcohol and substance abuse issues in our community.