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

GFP and Beyond Differences Condemn a Call for Organized Gang Protection
Local officials, faith leaders, anti-gang & youth violence prevention coordinators, and residents joined GFP & Beyond Differences, Inc. in denouncing a call for gang protection in the community.

GFP Receives a $5,314 Grant from the Community Foundation of Greenville!
This grant will help GFP to provide Spanish speaking families with the parenting skills and drug prevention resources to raise healthy, safe, and drug-free youth.

New Survey Again Raises Alarm About Teen Drug Use, Attitudes
Apparently, there is a “growing belief among teens in the benefits and acceptability of drug use and drinking” and most teens admit to having friends who usually get high at parties.

After 14-Year Delay, FDA Issues Regulations to Prevent Tobacco Sales to Youth
On June 22, 2010, the FDA will begin cracking down on the tobacco industry’s constant efforts to get youth to try cigarettes and become new daily smokers.

Bad Kitty? 'Hello Kitty' Debuts Wine Line in US
Prevention advocates should be concerned that manufacturer’s of the thirty-five year old children’s brand have decided to produce a line wines adorned with “Hello Kitty” images.

High School Students’ Perceptions of Risks from Marijuana Use Has Declined
When youth aren't exposed to messages about the risks of marijuana use but are bombarded with music, movies/internet videos & other media promoting its use, they perceive it as harmless.

Drug Availability Rises in US as Mexican Cartels Expand Operations
According to authorities, the Mexican Cartels have taken over the illegal drug trade in the US and, as a result, have increased the production of marijuana, meth, and a more potent form of heroin.

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