Be Safe the 4th of July
With 4th of July quickly approaching and firework season in full swing, here are Montana data on firework-related injuries. Have a wonderful 4th of July and stay safe!
New Drug Trend Sweeping the US
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Dangerous Viral Trend Threatens Teens: ‘Smoking’ Alcohol
Today News reported today that a trend of smoking alcohol has been gaining momentum among teens. This practice is very harmful and extremely dangerous. The story is as follows: It’s the dangerous new way teens are getting drunk — and it’s going viral. Now doctors say it could be deadly. It’s called “smoking alcohol.” You …
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Create a Contract With Your Teen
The Partnership for Drug Free America offers this helpful tool to reducing the risk of teen drug use: As a dad, I know firsthand that it’s not always easy to talk to kids about anything, let alone drugs and alcohol. The conversation can go downhill quickly. But making sure your kids know your expectations when …
Governor Bullock’s New Plan for a Healthier Montana
Governor Bullock’s new plan for a healthier Montana directly supports the work of Youth Connections! Here is a link to the entire report: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/ship/documents/StateHealthImprovementPlan.pdf Here are the highlights: Health indicators by 2018: • Decrease the proportion of fatalities due to motor vehicle crashes that involve alcohol-impaired drivers from 45% to 40%. • Decrease the proportion …
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