Dexter to Replicate Successful SRSLY Substance-Free Youth Coalition

Dexter to Replicate Successful SRSLY Substance-Free Youth Coalition

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With a grant from the Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation, and support from Chelsea Community Hospital, the Dexter Wellness Coalition is gearing up to launch SRSLY Dexter. SRSLY (texting jargon for seriously) is a youth substance abuse … Members of the …
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Cops in schools won't solve drug problems

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If schools need help from cops to do that, there is something seriously wrong with the education system, and thank you very much for not bringing up the irrelevant example of the occasional school shooting in the U.S.. Facing facts. As for drugs, the …
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Drug court offers young defendants a fresh start

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Through the drug court, which is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, youth ages 12–16 will have access to a variety of treatment options and programs designed to help them get on the right path. It is a far cry from a traditional …
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National Drug Fact Week is Jan. 28 to Feb. 3

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To learn what our youth think and feel about a variety of serious factors, affecting their wellbeing, POCWA engages youth with a student survey. The survey was … For more information go to www.drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov. To learn more check us out …
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