Recent Happenings at ASAP
ASAP Volunteer John Kelsey and Staffer Jennifer Burnette with Kim Lay and K9 Al at Drug Awareness Day A lot of fantastic volunteers have given their time to support ASAP events the past couple of months. Since our last…
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FROM THE DIRECTOR: FDA APPROVES EPIDOLEX®
FDA APPROVES EPIDOLEX®, A PURIFIED FORM OF CBD: HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CBD PRODUCTS? The last week of June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Epidolex®, a cannabidiol (CBD) oral solution to…
Substance Misuse Bytes
You may have noticed the increasing trend of vape pens and e-cigarettes coming on the market. With increased marketing and availability, often comes increased use, especially among adolescents. Many of you may be thinking, “But, aren’t vape pens just water?…
Ally Account: Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.)
L.E.A.D. Campers with School Resource Officers and Camp Volunteers The officers of the Anderson County Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) program teach 5th grade students in Anderson County about drug and violence prevention throughout the school year. We are proud…
What You Need to Know
Restorative Yoga as an Alternative for Pain Management In the U.S., we are often familiar with yoga for stretching, strength building and balance. All yoga has good qualities, but why consider restorative yoga? Because many of us…
From The Director
VOLUNTEERS ARE OUR MOST IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCE Activist, scholar, and professor Marjorie Moore once said “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote everyday about the…
Recent Happenings
It’s been a busy start to 2018 for ASAP of Anderson. In late January, Main Street Baptist Church in Clinton hosted a Faith Forum night to educate their congregation and others about the role of the faith community in…
Substance Data Bytes
Tobacco use in Anderson County has decreased in years past, going from 16.2% of 6th through 12th graders having used in the past 30 days in 2012, down to 13.8% in 2014 and reached an all-time low in…
Ally Account: Youth Day on the Hill
After attending Day on the Hill for the first time last year, I have realized the vitality and significance of being part of a larger purpose. Even though most teens are concerned with things that affect them personally, I…
What You Need To Know
Wellness Program at First Baptist Church of Clinton The Family Life Center at First Baptist Church of Clinton provides many opportunities for wellness activities and fellowship. Among the many ministries offered by the church, First Baptist…