Superior Substance Abuse Coalition

09/09/2016

Never Forget 9/11

07/04/2015

These are the SSAC sponsored raffle prizes for today's Town 4th of July celebration at the Superior Pool! Come out and join the fun it is free thanks to generous donations by local businesses and organizations!

07/04/2015

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Try incorporating some new vocabulary words with your little one today by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with them.

06/20/2015

Fathers’ goofy teasing and hyper play actually help young children develop, according to new research.

06/16/2015

A Must "SHARE!"

An increasingly fashionable way to use ma*****na called "dabbing" is dangerous in more ways than one, and pediatricians can help warn kids, two experts argued Monday.

06/07/2015

What parents need to know about dabbing.

06/05/2015

Time for us to SHARE a "Friday Factoid!" Addiction: Genetics & The Brain...

Teach students about the brain’s pathways with interactive games: http://teens.drugabuse.gov/educators/NIDA-teaching-guides/genetics-and-the-brain

05/22/2015

Studies show that ma*****na interferes with attention, motivation, memory, and learning. Students who use ma*****na regularly tend to get lower grades and are more likely to drop out of high school than those who don’t use. Those who use it regularly may be functioning at a reduced intellectual level most or all of the time.

Studies show that ma*****na interferes with attention, motivation, memory, and learning.

05/16/2015

Most popular questions teens have on drugs and addiction. http://teens.drugabuse.gov/national-drug-facts-week/chat-with-scientists/frequently-asked-questions

05/12/2015

Parents, please reconsider offering your child a sip of alcohol at your next family party or graduation event. Most research suggests that kids who aren’t allowed to drink at home, and have higher levels of parental supervision, are much less likely to drink outside the home in high school and college.

Some tips for parents:
📌 Be clear with your kids that you disapprove of underage drinking

📌 Limit access to alcohol in your home and ask other adults to do the same

📌 Think about what your kids hear.
Sometimes we unintentionally send kids the message that we need alcohol to cope with problems or have a good time

📌 Set rules ahead of time for parties and make sure an adult is home to check up on them

📌 Talk early and talk often! DrugFreeAZKids.org has some great ways for parents to get a conversation going about the dangers of underage drinking for 4-6th graders, 7-9th graders and 10th – 12th graders.

Parents, think again before offering your child a sip of beer at your summer barbeque. A new study from Brown University found that kids in 6th grade or younger that were allowed to sip alcohol were five times more likely to have a full drink of alcohol by the time they were in 9th grade.

04/28/2015

Another great Mock DUI Event "Arrive Alive Don't Drink and Drive" Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles kicked off the event addressing SHS students and staff. We have such a great collaboration of agencies and multiple sponsors. Captain Leos spoke on behalf of the PCSO and gave advice to the students. The Matthews shared their heartfelt story remembering their daughter. Kudos to Mel Martinez of the Superior Fire Dept. and everyone involved!!!