Stewart County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention

11/09/2025

11/08/2025

Did you miss our National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day?

If so, you can still dispose of your old / unused medications at Dover Family Pharmacy and the Stewart County Sheriffs Office.

11/07/2025

Say No to Va**ng: Protect Your Health 🚭

E-cigarettes contain ni****ne, which is highly addictive and can harm brain development in youth. V**e aerosol may also contain harmful chemicals like heavy metals and cancer-causing substances.

No to***co products, including vapes, are safe—especially for youth, young adults, and pregnant women. Stay informed and choose health over va**ng.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/e-cigarettes/index.html

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Get the bottom line on e-cigarettes (vapes) and get links to more CDC.gov content about va**ng.

11/05/2025

This No 🚫 V**e November, take the time to talk with your kids about the effects that va**ng and other drug use will have on their health 🤒.

Visit SAMHSA’s campaign’s website 👨‍💻 for helpful resources to guide these conversations.

Keeping kids safe from the dangers of va**ng is a concern for parents. Parents are encouraged to talk with their children early on and frequently in this pub...

11/04/2025

What is a stimulant?
Stimulants are a class of substances that speed up messages traveling between the brain and the body.

11/03/2025

What is va**ng?

Va**ng is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to as v***r, which is produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. The term is used because e-cigarettes do not produce to***co smoke, but rather an aerosol, often mistaken for water v***r, that actually consists of fine particles. Many of these particles contain varying amounts of toxic chemicals, which have been linked to heart and respiratory diseases and cancer. Source; heart.org

11/03/2025

Teen ma*****na use can negatively impact overall physical and mental health. Teens may start smoking w**d for various reasons, such as peer pressure, self-medicating, or curiosity. Regardless, prolonged use can contribute to long-term cognitive and neurological consequences. Talking with your teen about the dangers of w**d is essential to prevent developmental impairments.