Potomac Highlands Guild Prevention Program

04/15/2026

A lot of what kids are hearing about va**ng leaves out important details. What seems harmless or “just flavored” can still affect brain development, increase the risk of addiction, and impact lung and heart health.

Many products are designed to be appealing and easy to hide, which makes it even more important for parents and caregivers to stay informed. When you know what is really behind these products, you can have clearer, more confident conversations at home.

04/15/2026

Life Skills Training (LST) by Gilbert Botvin is an evidence-based prevention program for youth, teaching skills to resist substance abuse, violence, and other risky behaviors, with materials for elementary, middle, and high school levels. The program focuses on three core areas: personal self-management (like self-esteem and stress management), social skills (like communication and refusal skills), and drug-specific information (like the effects of to***co, alcohol, and drugs). It's a widely recognized, research-validated program that aims to build confidence and competence to help young people make healthy choices.

DM this page to find out additional details or call 304-257-1155 x 247

04/14/2026

Deterra permanently deactivates pills, patches, liquids, creams and films - right at home!

04/13/2026

Cleaning out your medicine cabinet? 🏠

Properly disposing of unused or expired medications is one of the easiest ways to protect your family, pets, and community from accidental misuse.

The Pouch makes it simple — just add your medications, fill with water, seal, and toss. It’s safe, convenient, and eco-friendly. 🌿

Call 304-257-1155 x 247 or 304-257-5200 to claim your Free Deterra System

04/11/2026

The WV To***co Quitline offers free support, coaching, and resources to help you quit for good. Take the first step today! Call 1-877-966-8784 to get started.

04/10/2026

Prevention starts at home. 🏠

Protect your loved ones by safely getting rid of unused or expired medications. The Pouch makes it easy — just add your meds, fill with water, seal, and toss.

Together, we can make unused drugs gone — for good.

Claim a FREE medication disposal pouch by calling 304-257-1155 x 247.

04/10/2026

04/09/2026

Underage drinking is declining but remains a serious public health issue, because numbers are still quite high. About 20.1% of adolescents report drinking by 8th grade, and about 32.7% report being drunk at least once by 12th grade.1,2

Understanding parental influence on children through conscious and unconscious efforts, as well as when and how to talk with children about alcohol, can help parents have more influence than they might think on a child’s alcohol use. Parents can play an important role in helping their children dev...

04/09/2026

Alcohol is the most common drug that young people use in the United States.

The effects of underage drinking and ways to prevent related harms.