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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.13.1″ src=”https://asapofanderson.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Picture1-3.png” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.13.1″] Brandon is a coalition and committee member for ASAP of Anderson. After joining ASAP in 2017, Brandon jumped right in to our prevention efforts. He is the current Chair of ASAP’s Red Ribbon Week Committee and served as Co-Chair for the 50/50 Raffle and Fair Committee this…
Substance Data Bytes
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.13.1″ src=”https://www.asapofanderson.org/wp-content/uploads/37782310_1974465975917128_3678103953846829056_o.jpg” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.13.1″] In September 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared youth vaping an epidemic. The FDA Commissioner says the agency is halting sales of flavored electronic cigarettes if major manufacturers can’t prove they are doing enough to keep them away from children and teens. Major manufacturers, including…
From the Director
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.13.1″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.13.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.13.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_font_size=”10px” text_font=”||||||||”]The Issue of Stigma and Substance Use Disorder The stigma of substance use disorder is an issue that has been propagated for decades. Stigma negatively affects a person and is a serious public health issue. According…
ASAP Reveals New Logo at Chamber Celebration
Press Release, Clinton, TN September 2018 — ASAP of Anderson celebrated 10 years of prevention today at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. Amongst sandwiches and cake, partners and community members gathered to see the reveal of ASAP’s new logo. ASAP of Anderson Board Members and Director reveal brand new logo!…
POTUS Invites Anderson County Coalition Leader to the White House
Press Release, Washington, D.C.—Marking the 20-year anniversary of the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant awards, President Trump announced $90.9 million in grants to 731 local drug prevention coalitions. President Trump and the ONDCP Deputy Director James W. Carroll hosted a roundtable discussion with DFC grant awardees and…
ASAP Celebrates 10 Years of Prevention in September
Press Release, Clinton, TN, August 2018 — ASAP of Anderson is thrilled to be celebrating 10 Years of Prevention this September. ASAP’s mission is to prevent and reduce substance misuse among youth and adults in Anderson County. Join us for a 10th Anniversary Celebration and logo reveal on Tuesday, September 4th 11:30 AM to 1:00…