LaMoure County Public Health Department

04/30/2026

Are you trying to make sense of all the ni****ne products showing up everywhere right now? You’re not alone. Join us Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 pm ET for Hooked in New Ways: What Parents Need to Know About Youth Ni****ne Use.

Register today here (or using the link in our bio): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gPokPwMjSqaz9D8hE2aEew

From vapes to ni****ne pouches, the way these products are packaged, marketed, and talked about is shifting fast. What’s often framed as “clean,” convenient, or even a performance boost is reaching young people in new ways, especially through flavors, design, and influencer-driven messaging. We’re breaking it down in a way that’s clear, practical, and actually helpful for parents. What to look for, what’s changed, and how to talk with your kids.

04/29/2026

🎮📱 Screen time can affect mental health—so it’s worth being intentional about how it’s used.

Try co-viewing shows or playing games together. It’s a great way to understand what your child is engaging with online and naturally open up conversations about what they’re seeing and feeling.

Learn more about benefits and risks: https://bit.ly/42QfM5X

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

If you're talking with your tween about underage drinking, starting with the facts (not scare tactics) is the best way to reach them. Parents are the #1 influence on their kids’ decisions to drink–or not to drink–alcohol, and data shows that parent-tween conversations matter.

During , check out our blog for some facts to support your conversations around the dangers of underage drinking.
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04/24/2026

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LCPH was able to educate graduating KPS sophomores and graduating seniors from Kulm and Edgeley today during their Living On My Own program. Students learned about the long term costs of all kinds of risky choices. You can try your luck too! Click the link to see some of the scenarios the kids faced this morning.
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Kulm Public School Edgeley School District

04/24/2026

We're learning a lot about this in LaMoure County recently - Safe disposal of medication is a great choice for Earth Day!

Clean them out. Keep them safe. Take them back.

Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can safely and anonymously dispose of unused or expired medications.

Unused prescriptions can easily end up in the wrong hands. Taking a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet can help prevent misuse and keep your family and community safe.

Find a collection site near you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

04/24/2026

The last few weeks I've shared medication safety tips with 4th grade students throughout the county using basic science information on POLYMERS! We can use superpolymers to trap, deactivate, and sequester unused medications to keep them from being misused or polluting our water table. Students had a great time demonstrating molecular bonds and creating their own superpolymer to safely dispose of skittles and jelly beans :)
Huge thank you to LaMoure Public School Kulm Public School Litchville-Marion School District for letting me have some time in the classroom during this busy end of the year! I'll be visiting Edgeley School District in early May for the same lesson!

04/23/2026

Spring is here—time to shake off the winter blues and get outside as a family! 🌞🌿 Spending time outdoors can boost mood, reduce stress and create lasting memories.

Try these fun family activities!

04/22/2026

If 100 people try ni****ne, 62 will become addicted. That is the highest rate of any substance. Because 90% of addictions start in the teen years, it acts as a "gateway," making young people 9x more likely to struggle with alcohol or other substances later.
If you need help fighting a ni****ne habit, call 701-883-5356 to talk with a local to***co treatment specialist.

04/20/2026

We were proud to partner with local coffee and tea shops to keep our post-prom kids alert and sober during prom season. THANK YOU Ground North Co., Prairie Farmer Coffee, and Edge Nutrition for creating products our teens love and working with us to prep and supply the events!
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04/17/2026

New research highlights growing concerns around cannabis use among young adults.

Studies show links between use and increased risks of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders, especially with earlier and more frequent use.

Learn more about the risks of cannabis use in young adults: 🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-outlook/202603/there-are-no-positives-for-young-adult-cannabis-users

04/17/2026

Thanks for your work on this Ground North Co.! We hope you have a great weekend Loboes! Stay alert, stay sober, and stay above the influence of drugs, alcohol, and to***co :)

Hey LaMoure Post Prom kids! We teamed up with LaMoure County Public Health Department to provide you some energy for the night!⚡️