Adanta Regional Prevention Center

11/03/2025

Vapes are designed to hook you — not help you. You deserve better than being part of someone’s marketing trap.
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10/28/2025

Those who fail to learn from history...... Remember when we were told ci******es were safe and opiates were not addictive?

A new study from the London School of Economics shows the legalization of ma*****na increased traffic fatalities by 75% in Alaska.

10/16/2025

It’s time we stop saying “committed su***de.”

Why? Because words carry weight — and this one carries history.

The term “died by su***de” is the language mental health professionals and advocates use, and for good reason. It’s more accurate. It’s more compassionate. And it removes blame from a person who was suffering deeply.

When we say “committed su***de,” we unknowingly echo a time when su***de was considered a crime or moral failure. That phrasing can make the loss sound like a choice — rather than what it truly is: the tragic result of overwhelming pain and untreated mental illness.

Saying “died by su***de” instead focuses on what really matters — the human being who struggled, and the mental health challenges that took their life. It helps us see su***de for what it is: a health outcome, not a sin, not a crime, and not a reflection of someone’s worth.

Changing our language doesn’t erase the pain, but it opens the door to empathy, understanding, and honest conversation. It allows us to talk about su***de the way we talk about any other illness — with compassion instead of judgment, and with hope instead of shame.

The words we use shape the world we live in.
Let’s choose words that heal. Let’s choose “died by su***de.”

Because every life lost deserves dignity — and every conversation deserves care.

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10/11/2025

10/10/2025

Those who say ma*****na is harmless have no idea. Please Read this article. Please don't consume and drive, and Parents, Please talk to your children about the dangers of ma*****na.
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A new Wright State University study finds that over 40% of fatal car accident victims had elevated THC levels in their blood, with average concentrations far exceeding legal limits.

10/02/2025

Mccreary ASAP Coalition at the MCHS Parent Teacher night, distributing 988 information, medicine lockboxes, and Opioid Overdose Information. Roger Owens and Bob Boon.

10/02/2025

Proud of Casey County Junior Youth Coalition. A great group of middle schoolers who are hard at work in their school and community to prevent substance use. If you want help and resources to start a youth coalition with middle or high school students within the 10 county Lake Cumberland Region please contact us at the Adanta Regional Prevention Center 606-679-9425. We would love to help! We are proud to have a school in our Region to win the overall Statewide distinction. Adanta Certified Prevention Specialist Aimee Weddle we are proud of you too as she serves as a resource for this group.

10/02/2025

October is !
Download the toolkit at: samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month — and get ready to share your .

10/02/2025

Take a breath, parents. You’ve got this. The school year can feel like a whirlwind with schedules, homework, and endless to-do lists. It’s easy to forget to care for yourself in the middle of it all. Giving yourself even a few moments to pause, breathe, and reset helps you show up fully for your kids and for your family. Operation Parent and The Dinner Table Project are here to support you with tips, recipes, and conversation starters that make it easier to stay connected, share meaningful moments, and keep your family grounded as the school year gets underway.

10/02/2025

October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and in this episode, we talk with two 13-year-olds from Dover Youth2Youth about prevention and the programs they bring to their peers. Our guests share incredible knowledge and important perspective, especially for adults working with teens. Listening to what young people can accomplish with their peers enhances adults’ work in prevention, as exemplified by the useful tips throughout this episode for engaging with kids. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign empowers parents and caregivers of children under 21 to prevent underage drinking and substance use. Start the conversation today—they’re listening. 💙

10/01/2025

Adanta RPC at the KY Prevention Network Conference

Congratulations to Casey Jr C*C AND Taylor Co Youth Coalition for being recognized and to Casey Jr C*C on being Named KY Prevention, Youth Coalition of the Year