Dangers of Dabs

By Staff ‘Concentrates’ is a broad term referring to all products that have been extracted from the marijuana plant. According to the National Institutes of Health, “Extracts and concentrates are often used interchangeably. Some people define extracts as products manufactured using solvents, but not those pulled from the plant with non-solvent methods. Dabs may refer …

Brain Science of Boredom

By Delaney Ruston, M.D. (Reprinted with permission) When I give workshops to students, whether they are 10 or 18, they get wide-eyed when I tell them, “Our brains are designed for challenge,” and then go on to explain how this relates to boredom, video games, and social media.  Boredom is not a mild ho-hum type …

Behavioral Shaping

By Len Lantz, MD WHAT IS BEHAVIORAL SHAPING IN PARENTING? Behavioral shaping, or behavior-shaping, is a strategy for changing a person’s behavior through rewards. Essentially, it is shaping or molding a certain behavior pattern. Behavior-shaping was first studied and defined by B.F. Skinner, the psychologist who developed behavior analysis, who classified it as a form …

Native SAPST

The first week of May, more than 30 prevention professionals gathered in Billings to attend Native SAPST. Participants came from across Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota to acquire the basic knowledge and skills to plan for implementing effective, data-driven prevention programs, practices, and policies that reduce risk factors and improve wellness across the lifespan, with …

Prevention Specialist Happenings

So many great things happening across the state. Here are some photos. Anaconda Young Citizens helping with community clean up days. Madison County’s Hope Squad Color Run Madison County CTC Community Fun Night Bucking Horse Sale Kid Zone