The Montana Alliance of Prevention is a statewide coalition of organizations in the substance use prevention and behavioral health fields. We are writing to encourage the State of Montana to take an approach that safeguards the public when regulating the legal marijuana industry in our state. In September 2024, the National Academies of Sciences Engineering …
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Escape the Vape Beth Morrison, Cascade Co. Escape the Vape is a 30-minute youth vaping education presentation designed to provide facts and insights about the dangers of vaping. Originally presented in person, the presentation is now available as a recorded video for wider access. While the content is ideal for youth, it also addresses significant …
In partnership with the Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum, we are working to bring a series of early learning “pop-up” museum exhibits to the community. These mini children’s museum exhibits are meant to connect children and their caregivers in meaningful ways focused on communication skills, hands-on learning, and intentional play. Play is one of the …
Gina Lamb, Phillips Co. Prevention participated in the 21st Annual Turkey Bowling Family Fun Night sponsored by the Phillips County Coalition for Healthy Choices, including Turkey BINGO hosted by MHS Jobs for Montana Graduates (JMG) and Turkey Windsock crafting tables provided by Milk River Beef Builders 4-H Club. Let’s Face It bags filled with ParentingMT …
We have included for you all here a re-cap of some of the resources that were discussed and used in Planning for Holiday Prevention Activities, PACEs and Other Trainings Links to Resources Being Explored by Montana Prevention Specialists Raising the Bar – Keep Youth Events Substance Free Elevate Montana – Helena Affiliate: PACEs/ACEs …
By: Natural High Staff Every good kid makes poor choices. It’s inevitable and the cause of much anxiety amongst parents. It’s how life and growing up work. Kids test their limits and (hopefully) learn from the consequences. Unfortunately, some good kids make worse, more harmful choices than others. That includes experimenting with substances and the …
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By: Melissa Wilson, LCSW, Intermountain Phones – what would we do without them? How often do you reach for your device? Mine is sitting right beside me on my desk, like a digital companion. But is it a helpful friend or a demanding foe? This gadget can whip up a digital tug-of-war for our time …
By: Kelly Ackerman, LCPC As a therapist, I am often approached by clients or parents who identify coping skills as their primary goal for counseling. This makes sense and is very practical. The term coping skills has become a popular “buzz” word in our culture, thus understanding and building a coping skills toolbox is helpful …
By: Len Lantz M.D. How can I exercise if I’m already depressed and tired? When you are depressed, you often feel stuck. People with major depression frequently don’t exercise because their energy and motivation already are low. Just brushing your teeth can feel like a major chore. However, there is hope. Most people do not …
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By: Staff In 2017, 49% of drivers ages 14-18 who currently use marijuana engaged in driving after using marijuana, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medicine Association Network. Marijuana is an intoxicating drug that impairs driving. It alters perception, impairs judgement, slows reaction time, interferes with attention, and affects coordination. The …
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