Check out the resources that Operation Parent is providing in March and April! Worried that you will not be able to watch live? No worries! They will share a recorded version if you RSVP.

Our Atlee High School 7th UPs quizzing their peers during lunch on Alcohol and Drugs Facts Week. Taking the show across the loop to Chickahominy Middle School on Friday. Keep the conversations going!

Take time to talk with your kids about the risks of alcohol and other drug use & encourage them to talk to an adult if they notice any risky behaviors ⚠️ taking place with their classmates & peers. Visit #TalkTheyHearYou 👨‍💻 to learn how to start the conversation today. #NDAFW

Taking it to the middle for Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. Students Bell Creek Middle School stepped up to spin the wheel and did a great job in sharing their knowledge. Way to go Bulldogs!

Another fun day of spreading information for Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week! Both the Hawks and Mustangs engaged in some questions and won prizes. Hanover High School Mechanicsville High School

Wrapping up Alcohol and Drug Facts Week with AHS 7th UPs visiting CMS. The air was electric as these Chargers tested their knowledge and showed us how bright they are! Atlee High School Chickahominy Middle School

Looking for ways to initiate conversations about substance use/misuse with your young person? Hanover County Public Schools Atlee High School Hanover High School Mechanicsville High School Patrick Henry HS Bell Creek Middle School Chickahominy Middle School

Know a teen? Share this post. Teens Care too! Is taking applications now. This group empowers teens to keep their peers alcohol and drug-free. Apply here➡️ ow.ly/zH6450NIgQr #Readyforchange #HanoverStrong #HCPS #HanoverVA

This Saturday! Get rid of those expired or unwanted medications at a drug take-back event. See below for locations: ow.ly/gT4550NNiFQ #Hanover# Ashland #DrugTakeBack

What Does Vaping Do? New Research Shows Damage and Addiction. Check out this article and tune in to the follow ups to learn more. webmd.com/lung/news/2023…

Do you need help with your mental health? If you don’t know where to start, this infographic from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) may help guide you. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth nimh.nih.gov/health/publica…

Great article in the Washington Post today: Parents are not ready for the new reality of teen cannabis use. Grateful to reporter Caitlin Gibson for sharing our stories about the link between youth THC use and psychosis. wapo.st/3LQ9gVu

If you feel pressured at a party to drink alcohol and you don’t want to, here are five ways to say, “I’m not drinking tonight.” #SoberCurious

Car crashes remain a leading cause of preventable deaths for U.S. teens. With prom and soon after summer vacation, it is important to have conversations about staying safe on the road. #KeepEachOtherSafe #RoadwaySafety

Illicit fentanyl is driving the recent increase in US drug overdose deaths. This #NationalFentanylAwarenessDay, we’re proud to spread the word to save lives. Learn more by visiting ow.ly/CPxG50Oiah4

Signos y síntomas de una sobredosis de opiodes: Llame al 911. Administre naloxona. Trate de mantener a la persona despierta/respirando. Coloque a la persona de costado para evitar que se asfixie. Quédese con la persona hasta que llegue ayuda profesional. #JustSayKnow #CDC

Never accept or purchase pills that are not directly prescribed to you. The individual giving or selling the pills illegally may not even know what they contain.

Opioid overdoses are still common. In Virginia, fentanyl was responsible for 2,039 fatal overdoses in 2021. Learn more about how to access naloxone in Virginia, which can PREVENT opioid overdoses, at ow.ly/gRUu50OiaHN

Great ideas! Start or keep conversations going. Your relationship matters.