Drug Free Kids

10/02/2018

The Little Harbour Charitable Foundation has partnered with the Portsmouth School District for a third consecutive year with a $15,200 grant for substance use prevention through its Drug-Free Kids initiative.

Drug-Free Kids supports our local schools’ in strengthening important protective factors that help youth avoid and delay substance use. These programs promote healthy decision-making, safe risk-taking, life-skills development, and meaningful relationships with peers and adults. Students engage in after-school adventure activities, classroom discussions with prevention experts, and student-led public awareness initiatives. The schools’ parent education nights and public information campaigns provide essential family and community support. To learn more about our Drug-Free Kids initiative, please visit www.drugfreekidsnh.org.

Substance misuse and addiction are equal opportunity disorders—they can affect any person and any family—no matter where they live. Prevention is the best defense.

04/11/2018

https://www.fastcompany.com/3067732/iceland-fixed-its-teen-substance-abuse-problem-by-giving-them-something-better-to-do

As it turns out, drugs and alcohol are most appealing for teens who are bored or stressed–less so for those who have outlets.

09/10/2017

Be inspired by your favorite celebrity!

07/14/2017

http://www.concordmonitor.com/Letter-Milliken-NH-Grandparents-Opioids_-11104212

New Hampshire had one of the highest rates of opioid-related fatalities in the country last year. Communities across the state are reporting that there is a surge in grandparents raising their grandchildren because of both the chaos and tragedy the...

06/26/2017

Thank you FishNet Media of Portsmouth for designing this prevention poster. Look for it in your local libraries, health centers, and schools in the coming months.

06/26/2017

http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20170625/young-anglers-shine-at-bass-tournament

NEW CASTLE — How does a gorgeous New England Sunday on the water get any better? When you’re the on board the Reel Chaos and clean up the

05/24/2017

Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the
United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance of
abuse among America’s youth, and drinking by young people
poses enormous health and safety risks. Many young people drink alcohol: » By age 15, about 33 percent of
teens have had at least 1 drink. Read this report for more info:https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/underagedrinking/Underage_Fact.pdf

05/24/2017

As it turns out, drugs and alcohol are most appealing for teens who are bored or stressed–less so for those who have outlets.

05/24/2017

Drug and alcohol addiction prevention resources for families, schools and communities to help youth meet their full potential.

05/07/2017

http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20170507/addiction-event-to-host-23-rockingham-county-communities

BRENTWOOD — Every community has a story and 23 communities will share theirs at a Seacoast Public Health Network event at Austin17House on May 18.

04/17/2017

http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20170415/rye-schools-to-host-anxiety-management-workshop

RYE — The school district, in partnership with Drug-Free Kids, is offering a community workshop with Lynn Lyons, a licensed clinical social worker,

02/17/2017

Community Workshop with Lynn Lyons "Managing Anxiety at School and at Home: Strategies to Interrupt the Worry Cycle" 7-9pm at Portsmouth High School Auditorium