Boone County Shopper April 1, 2021

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April 1, 2021 Vol. 75 No. 9

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BOONE COUNTY DRUG PREVENTION COALITION NEWSLETTER The Boone County Drug Prevention Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life by promoting a lifestyle free from the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. We are evidence-based program focused on ages 11-18 and their families. NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK is May 9-15th held through the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. Every day is dedicated to a different color & activity based on the substance of the day. • Mon, May 10: Preventing of Prescription Drug & Opioid Misuse; color Purple • Tues, May 11: Prevention of Underage Drinking & Alcohol Abuse; color Blue • Wed, May 12: Prevention of Illicit Drug Use & Youth Marijuana Use; color Red • Thurs, May 13: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use( E Cigarettes & Vaping); color Grey • Fri, May 14: Preventing Suicide; color Yellow NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK EVENTS #PreventionMatters is our theme addressing the importance of why prevention matters to you! Mon, May 10 Featured Event - We are hosting a virtual session with speaksobriety.com’s own Stephen Hill. Mr. Hill with be live discussing his struggles with addiction for over a decade until 9/19/12 when he took his last drink/drug. Wed, May 12 - We are hosting a virtual Q & A session addressing the topic of Opioid & Drug Addiction. Sat, May 15, 2021 NPW Video Contest - We are asking youth & their families to make a 30 second video relating to mental health or substance abuse.

Pictured above are Justin Barber, Ellen Genrich, Alyssa Lazzerini, Jessica Perillo, and Melissa Bucalo with CADCA staff receiving their graduation certification from the National Coalition Academy on February 4, 2020 in Maryland.

MEET A MEMBER OF OUR COALITION,

CARTER HUFF! WHAT ARE SOME GOALS YOU HAVE? I want to attend a respectable university to get a degree in both economics & finance. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE COALITION? This is my 2nd year being on the coalition & in the leadership council. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN? I enjoy writing & painting most of all amongst my many hobbies. I also enjoy Carter Huff networking & helping others in the best way I can. WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO JOIN THE BCDPC? The opportunity presented itself through one of my high school’s Vice Principals, Brian Swanson. Through joining the BCDPC & the YLC, I have learned that I have a massive passion for helping others & growing closer to others in the community.

Visit bcdpc.org for event information & rules for May 15 event.

FOCUS GROUP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THE BCDPC is looking for youth 15-18, parents, & adults who are willing to have a discussion around alcohol use in Boone County. Youth Focus Groups will be in person in April. Ask your school how to sign up. Service hours are provided for attending. Adults will be held virtual via Zoom. Call or email BCDPC to learn more.

GIFT CARDS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED: There are many ways that you can help us stop youth substance use in Boone County. Here are a few. • Register & become a member at bcdpc.org or ask a current member how to get involved. • Attend monthly Coalition meetings the 2nd Tuesday of the month or Youth Council meetings the 2nd Wednesday of the month. • Volunteer during our events Send us your feedback & suggestions.

BCDPC.org • BCDPC@boonehealth.org • Phone: 815-547-8388

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