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By Terra Garmon on May 12, 2011
Recently, Dr. Drew discussed this topic on his television show. He asked the question of why do some parents allow their children to drink alcohol at semi-adult supervised house parties, as well as the consequences of that action.
This video below discusses the consequences behind the belief that children drinking under adult supervision is not harmful.
What do you think? Watch the video and please let us know your thoughts!
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By Terra Garmon on April 07, 2011
Drug and alcohol prevention is a key area of focus at the Addiction Coalition. We realize that in order to effectively prevent addiction and better our community, we must begin with children. In the fall of 2010, we began a partnership with Cornerstone school in downtown Birmingham in an effort to provide the students with education and mentors that will encourage drug prevention. This joint venture began by implementing drug prevention curriculum at Cornerstone designed specifically for students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Now that the curriculum is underway, we are happy to say that we have developed a mentoring program that will help further the students' knowledge of the curriculum, help each student set goals for themselves, and help prevent the likelihood of the students to use illegal substances.
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By Terra Garmon on April 07, 2011
Did you know that unused and unwanted medications are a potential source of supply for illegal use?
Unused and unwanted medications can be a danger to public safety and health, so President Obama's Safe and Secure Drug Disposal Act is now encouraging communities to start programs allowing people to safely dispose of old medications.
The Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force is sponsoring a Medication Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011. If you have any unused, expired or unwanted over-the-counter or prescription medications, you can bring them to one of the following drop off locations and they will dispose of them free of charge!
- Alabaster Target, 250 South Colonial Drive, Alabaster
- Greystone YMCA, 5212 Highway 280, Birmingham
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By Terra Garmon on March 24, 2011
Over the past few months, we have seen numerous news reports and articles surrounding new trends in harmful drugs including bath salts and 'fake weed.' As these new drug trends become more publicized, so do the arrests and harmful damage that these substances cause.
Hospital officials at UAB recently treated a 25-year-old Alabama resident for the use of illegal bath salts. These bath salts cause health problems such as an increased heart rate, high blood pressure, psychosis, extreme paranoia, and violent urges. In addition to bath salts, 'fake weed' has been a prevalent problem in our area as well. Last week, four arrests were made in Shelby County due to the possession of the substance. Four search warrants were issued at gas stations in Montevallo and Alabaster, all leading to arrests due to unlawful possession of chemical compounds and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
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By Terra Garmon on March 04, 2011
In the news lately, actor Charlie Sheen has made headlines for his recent
hospitalization and heavy drug use.
The news of his addiction, his interviews, and his rehab decisions have been plastered across news stations, newspapers, and websites across the country. People have been fascinated and surprised by his attitude towards his addiction because of his outlandish quotes such as, "I am on a drug: It's called Charlie Sheen. It's not available because if you try it once, you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
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By Terra Garmon on February 10, 2011
This past Sunday night, adults and children all across the U.S. gathered to watch the Packers and the Steelers fight for a Super Bowl victory. While most people tune in to see a good football game, others, like me, watch the game to see the millions of dollars worth of entertaining commercials. If you watched the ads, you may have seen this one...
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