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We work to educate and support individuals and communities to prevent problem gambling and the use and misuse of nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs.

Josephine County, Oregon
Joined April 2022
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988 is always there. So is your local crisis system: mobile teams, stabilization centers, community clinics. Know and share what's available before you need it. Building awareness saves lives. Learn more about mobile crisis care: samhsa.gov/mental-health/988… #SPM2026
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Slips are common, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Feel proud of the time you went without smoking cigarettes, and try quitting again. Get more tips for managing slips: brnw.ch/21wQGqS
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Where there’s smoke(less), there’s fire! Explore new Truth Initiative data that found a reciprocal relationship between sales of oral nicotine pouches and relevant content on TikTok: truthinitiative.org/research…
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Football fans everywhere are sharing their pre-game plans for this year's #NationalCollegeFootballChampionship. As you start strategizing, #PauseBeforeYouPlay reminds those #betting to practice our move, #ThePause: set limits, recognize the risks, and know when to stop. Learn more about moves like this one: PauseBeforeYouPlay.org/play-…
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⚠️Misuse of #NitrousOxide products sold as a food processing propellant for whipped cream and culinary food use can lead to serious adverse health events, including death. It is not safe to inhale these products or use nitrous oxide outside the supervision of a medical provider.

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Teens spending 30 min–3 hrs/day on social media face higher odds of using tobacco, alcohol & marijuana. At 3–6 hrs, risk of drug misuse nearly doubles. Help youth make #OneChoice by encouraging mindful social media use!
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#AlcoholAwarenessMonth is an important opportunity to highlight the positive impact of the effectiveness of underage drinking prevention. Get the latest research and resources to support underage drinking prevention and related issues at samhsa.gov/substance-use/pre…
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Josephine County Prevention retweeted
Today is #EarthDay 💚 🚭 Every year, 4.5 TRILLION cigarette butts are littered into our lakes, oceans, and soil. 🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬 These butts aren’t just trash — they’re toxic.☠️☢️ They leak harmful chemicals and microplastics, poisoning marine life and polluting our planet.🌏🌍🌎 🌊🐠 It’s time to hold the tobacco industry accountable for the plastic waste and environmental destruction they cause. Our health and the Earth depend on it. 🌍✊ Learn more -> fctc.who.int/newsroom/spotli… #FCTCProtectsOurPlanet #FCTCSavesLives #BeatPlasticPollution
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As school begins again📚, let's prioritize helping our kids make healthy choices by not using alcohol and other drugs. Check out “The Incident” PSA for crucial prevention tips and start the conversation today! 💬 youtu.be/cwrPyC-XOYk?si=TFdf… #BackToSchool #Prevention #HealthyChoices
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Take a vacay from nicotine products during the Great American Smokeout, Thurs, 11/21/2024. Visit JoCo Prevention and Allcare from 10 - 2, between 6th and 7th on K for support, info, a quit kit, and exchange your tobacco for a taco from Tacos Don Goyo (first 25 participants).
Are you ready for a new adventure? November 21stis the @AmericanCancer #GreatAmericanSmokeOut! Mark the date and get ready to quit smoking. Make a quit plan, tell your support team, and join thousands of others who are quitting smoking: bit.ly/4hFMRrM
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🔎 Be aware of the signs of opioid and prescription drug misuse. Early recognition is key to preventing addiction and ensuring timely intervention and support. Stay informed and help make a difference. #HealthAwareness #WellnessWednesday Learn more: operationprevention.com/opio…
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Protect those pearly whites by making today #QuitMonday. Learn more about how smoking affects your teeth and gums at: ow.ly/RNLW50TJIui
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Don't miss your chance to enter the Red Ribbon Campus Video PSA Contest! 🎥 The deadline is November 4th. Submit your videos and make an impact! #DEACampus #RedRibbon #WellnessWednesday Learn more: campusdrugprevention.gov/psa…
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🚌📚 Back to school is exciting but can also be challenging!. Support the youth in your life by checking in, sharing meals, and starting conversations about making #OneChoice to stay drug and alcohol-free. Set them up for success! onechoiceprevention.org/
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Josephine County Prevention retweeted
If routine activities like drinking coffee, driving, or eating a meal trigger your cravings, you're not alone! Our free quitSTART app can help. Manage cravings and bad moods in healthy ways with our games and challenges. Search "quitSTART" in your app store to download today.
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Here’s the math on youth vaping as students head #BacktoSchool 👇 🚨 2.1 million kids use e-cigarettes 🍭 90% use flavors 📈 Nicotine strength is skyrocketing ⚠️ 6000+ illegal products on the market Join the call for @FDATobacco action to protect kids: tfk.org/illegal-ecigs
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#BackToSchool time is a great chance to talk with your kids about mental health and substance use and provide them the information, support and guidance they’ll need. Find resources to help here: samhsa.gov/families/parent-c…
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Let’s #QuitTogether! Our no cost #Tobacco Cessation Workshop is ready to help: AllCareHealth.com/medicaid/s… #AllCareHealth
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ProfGlantz to give public Zoom presentation on disease risks of e-cigarettes on June 4 profglantz.com/2024/06/03/pr…
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Get Informed 🧠! Be Prepared ✅! Take Action 💪! This is #TalkTheyHearYou 💬. Encouraging parents and caregivers, community members, and educators to get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent ⚠️ youth substance use. samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-yo…
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