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GUIDE, Inc. is a substance use and abuse prevention agency serving Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia for 20 years. GUIDE's programs, services and information are based on proven strategies developed to provide an on-going, concentrated and comprehensive approach to substance abuse prevention.
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American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability.
About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event.
The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk.
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
For a full list of diseases and conditions along with risk factors and other health information associated with heart disease, visit the American Heart Association .
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Kick Butts Day is March 24, 2010 |
It’s 2010 and Kick Butts Day (KBD) is back, with new opportunities to take action!
What is Kick Butts Day?
Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to speak up and take action against tobacco use at events from coast to coast.
On March 24, 2010, thousands of youth in every state and around the world will
STAND OUT … SPEAK UP… and SEIZE CONTROL AGAINST BIG TOBACCO.
You have the opportunity to get involved. Get started by downloading this Activity Guide and by visiting KickButtsDay.org to plan your 2010 activities.
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Synar - Tobacco Prevention |
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The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability (DBHDD), Office of Prevention Services and Programs (OPSP) is launching a statewide education campaign to promote awareness that selling and purchasing cigarettes or tobacco related objects to individuals under the age of 18 years is against the lawO.C.G.A. (16-12-171).
You are encouraged to go to the link below, view a 30-second video/broadcast ad, learn more about our campaign, and become a Fan of Synar Tobacco Prevention.
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READ -- Georgia and Tobacco: An Unhealthy Alliance
