Prevention Services, Arlington MA

12/16/2025

December 2025 eNews from the Arlington Prevention Coalition - https://mailchi.mp/b221b7e5d8fb/december2025-enews-from-the-arlington-prevention-coalition-13879904

12/15/2025

We are so pleased to empower young people with overdose response training.

Prevention Services recently provided Overdose Prevention/Narcan Training to 25 Arlington High School Students enrolled in the Basic Life Support class. Empowering Youth to Save Lives. arlingtonma.gov/departments/health-human-services/prevention-services

12/02/2025

Children Who Are Given a Smartphone Before Age 12 Have Higher Risk of Obesity and Depression, Study Finds

Children who are given a smartphone before age 12 are at higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity and depression, a new study has found.

11/21/2025

What Is Delta-8 THC? H**p Loophole Explained

Have you seen products like edibles, vapes, or other ma*****na-like products even if you live in states where ma*****na isn't legal? They are likely intoxica...

11/21/2025

November 2025 eNews from the Arlington Prevention Coalition - https://mailchi.mp/ce4de1e289bb/august2025-enews-from-the-arlington-prevention-coalition-13877910

11/13/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qooBg1oN1Tw

The journey of recovery touches millions of lives—but too often, addiction is misunderstood. In this episode of Recovery Basics, we break down the science, t...

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

There’s still time to join Cartwheel and expert Fabian Ramirez, M.A. for this free webinar on bullying prevention.

Families play a powerful role in spotting the signs early and creating safer, more supportive communities.

You'll learn how to:

Recognize early signs of bullying
Talk with your child to build resilience
Partner with schools to create a safer environment
📅 Wednesday, October 8 | 12–1 PM ET
💻 Virtual | Free to attend

Fabian Ramirez, MA, is a nationally recognized expert on bullying prevention, drug prevention, and positive school culture.Bullying leaves lasting scars, but parents and educators can make a powerful difference.Fabian draws from his lived experience to uncover the hidden impact of bullying and provi...

09/29/2025

09/29/2025

Sharing the good work of the National Safety Council

09/08/2025

September 2025 eNews from the Arlington Prevention Coalition -

The Arlington Prevention Coalition (APC) is comprised of Arlington community members (young people, parents, teachers, law enforcement officers, businesses, religious leaders, and health providers. ) who work together to prevent substance use disorders and support the mental health in Arlington and....

09/08/2025

Major report that tied moderate drinking to disease won’t be released, researchers say

A major government study of alcohol's health effects was supposed to inform national dietary guidelines. Kennedy appears to be dismissing the study.