The Prevention Council of Putnam

11/17/2025

Great American Smokeout is on Thursday November 20th. Do you know the health affects of smoking and to***co products.

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts/health-effects

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11/14/2025

Teen ma*****na use and mental health conditions linked to ma*****na legalization. Watch video.

https://youtu.be/eOtW-ca5zxs?si=-Vlt4E7TUp5mfHnc

New video from Marijuana...Know the Truth campaign highlights the findings from a first of its kind nationwide study, commissioned by Drug Free America Found...

11/13/2025

World Kindness Day.

We can all use a little kindness it's good for your mental health .

11/13/2025

The Great American Smokeout is coming up November 20, 2025.

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit.
cancer.org/smokeout

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11/11/2025

We will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

For state or local resources please visit our website.
https://preventioncouncilputnam.org/resources/

11/10/2025

Internet safety for parents webinar coming Tuesday December 9th. See flyer for details.

11/07/2025

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11/07/2025

For No V**e November and Great American Smokeout day coming November 20, we are reminding you of these things about va**ng.

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11/06/2025

Please be aware.

Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.

11/04/2025

Does this sound familiar, things you can do to help ease the transition.
- Get out in nature, take a walk on Sunny day.
- Keep up with physical exercise
- Consider using a light box
- Connect with family and friends
- Avoid alcohol, which is a depressant
Continue reading to learn more about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

https://ow.ly/fpQU50Xmus3

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11/04/2025

Mark Your Calendar: November 20 is the Great American Smokeout!
Thinking about quitting smoking or va**ng? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone. The Great American Smokeout is your chance to take that first step toward a healthier, smoke-free life.
Here’s what you can do before the big day:
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about quit aids
• Set a quit date and tell someone you trust
• Download a quit-smoking app or join a support group
• Remove triggers from your space—stash the lighters, ditch the v**e
• Write down your reasons for quitting and keep them close
Every step counts. Whether it’s your first try or your fifth, November 20 is a powerful day to recommit to your health and your future. Let’s breathe easier—together. 💙

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11/03/2025

Thank you Matt Slater for your continued support. It was a pleasure meeting with you and connecting around our shared commitment to substance use prevention and mental health promotion. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and for your advocacy efforts. Your support means a great deal.