Parents play a major role in their children’s choices about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.  Parents have more influence over their child than friends, music, TV, the Internet and celebrities.  Kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs and alcohol from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use than those…

All are welcome at the Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Community Coalition Meeting on February 24, 2014.  The meeting is from noon to 1pm at First Baptist Church at 225 N. Main Street in Clinton.  ASAP’s mission is to engage community partners in the prevention of substance misuse in Anderson County through awareness, education,…

Oak Ridge residents are encouraged to dispose their unused medicine on Saturday, February 22 at Operation Medicine Cabinet.  The Oak Ridge Police Department at 200 S. Tulane Ave. along with ASAP will host the event as part of a continued effort to reduce drug misuse and practice stewardship toward our environment.  From 9 AM until…

Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge will host the Freedom from Smoking® 8-part class series developed by the American Lung Association. The classes will be held at the Methodist Medical Center Cardiopulmonary Rehab Classroom, Westmall Medical Park, 200 New York Avenue, Suite 360, Oak Ridge from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. The scheduled class dates are February…

All proceeds from the Red Ribbon Rivalry support drug prevention in Anderson County.  Thanks for your support! RRR 1 Ribbon $1.05 USD10 Ribbons $10.50 USD25 Ribbons $26.25 USD To Support: ACHSCHSASAP-no school designation

All proceeds from the Red Ribbon Rivalry support drug prevention in Anderson County.  Thanks for your support! RRR 1 Ribbon $1.05 USD10 Ribbons $10.50 USD25 Ribbons $26.25 USD To Support: ACHSCHSASAP-no school designation