Greenville Family Partnership

Prevention Newsletter

The Prevention Resource Center provides access to community and national resource information through the Prevention Connections Newsletter.

The Prevention Connections places an emphasis on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug awareness, prevention, intervention, and treatment in relation to parenting issues; matters that concern individuals who mentor, teach or work with youth; and workplace substance abuse policies.

Please continue to check our web site. This newsletter will be updated often.

Current News

Youth Internships Can Have a Great Impact!
A local intern writes about how his internship at Greenville Family Partnership has impacted his life for the better.

FDA Concerned About Appeal of Smokeless Tobacco Products to Kids!
This is new form of smokeless tobacco appeals to youth because of its child-friendly packaging and is easy to conceal and use while in school.

Study Links Alcoholic Energy Drinks to Intoxication, Drunk Driving
Drinkers who mix energy drinks with alcohol have a false sense of being sober which leads to the further consumption of alcohol and a willingness to drive under the influence.

Ban on 'Synthetic Marijuana' Approved in Kansas
State Legislators are trying to get the jump on a synthetic but more potent form of marijuana, K2 or Spice, before it can take hold of the state.

FDA Orders Tobacco Companies to Disclose Cigarette Ingredients
Now, that tobacco companies have no choice but to provide the FDA with a list of tobacco ingredients, we will finally find out what’s really in a cigarette!

National Survey Indicates One in Four Girls Involved in Serious Fights or Attacks in the Past Year
Teen girls who engage in violent behavior are more likely to engage in underage drinking and drug use, poor school attendance and academic success, and school dropout.

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