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08/28/2026

Asking my middle schoolers if they would v**e on the school bus:

08/28/2026

Asking my middle schoolers if they would v**e on the bus:

08/25/2026

Primary Prevention is all about starting a conversation with safety at the forefront.
Here, we asked my middle schoolers (1 boy and 1 girl) if they would accept medication stored in a ziplock baggy.

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08/25/2026

Part 1: Sometimes the primary prevention conversation looks just like this. It can be chaotic and honest at the same time. This back-to-school season is the perfect time to ask questions like this!

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08/19/2026

Why has alcohol crept into these places?

08/17/2026

“We are proud to announce that Community Impact NC is now a nationally certified Recovery Friendly Workplace! 🎉 This certification recognizes our commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports employees in recovery from, or affected by, substance use disorders (SUD). We believe in second chances, support, and success for all.” -Erin J. Day

08/14/2026

Prevention Professional Reacts: What would you suffer for?

Thanks Oliver Foit | Mindset & Growth for this reminder to prioritize good, healthy living.

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Primary Prevention focuses on delaying the first use of substances. The longer the delay, the less chance for developing a substance use disorder.

1: “Early alcohol use can disrupt adolescent brain development, academic performance, and social development.” (SAMHSA)

2: “Misusing prescription drugs is harmful because it can lead to serious health risks, including overdose and long-term damage to vital organs.” (prevention.org)

3: “Cannabis use directly affects the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning. attention, decision-making, coordination, emotion, and reaction time.” (CDC)

08/06/2026

Prevention Professional Reacts to comments, Part 1