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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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GUIDE, Inc. and the Georgia Teen Institutes are pleased to announce the 2009 ABC Institute, being held June 15-17, 2009.
For Institute information and to register, click here.
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 Today's teens face a host of daily challenges. No one wants to think that a child that they care about could be exposed to illicit drugs or alcohol, yet many of today's teens are starting to use drugs at a younger age. In fact, nearly one third of American 12- to 13-year-olds have been offered and used an illicit drug. Teens who know the facts, dangers, and risks associated with drug use are 42 percent less likely to use them.
As prom, graduation and summer break quickly approaches, SAMHSA's Health Information Network has developed a Web page with substance abuse prevention resources to help teens, parents and service providers prevent and address teen drug and alcohol abuse.
The Caring for Our Youth web page includes links to information available for quick download or hard-copy mail order. These resources offer research and facts, signs and symptoms, tips for talking to teens, and more.
Several resources also address cultural relevance for Latinos and African Americans.
These and other featured resources, including blog badges and a drop-in article may be ordered from the campaign page at http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/campaigns/caringyouth/cfoy.aspx .
Remember: Prevention Works, when we work together !
Thanks for all you continue to do to reduce substance use, prevent underage drinking and promote healthy youth, families and communities in Georgia !
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News About Alcohol's Effects on Teen Brain Development |
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 Parents: Get In the KNOW!
Through a collaboration between GUIDE, the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services, and the Gwinnett Daily Post, we are able to provide Gwinnett's parents with the most cutting edge information on alcohol's effects on teen brain development. Every concerned parent will benefit from the information in this special section!
Special THANK YOU to Kids R Kids, International for their generous sponsorship of our community effort!
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