The Taney County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) has partnered with local law enforcement and school districts on a letter designed to encourage the parents and guardians of …
ALCOHOL AND YOUR HEALTH
By Laura Morrison-Roets, EdD, PhD, CTRS/L, LADC, CRAADC/Supv., CM III, NAP Project Coordinator, Cox Health Many times, issues surrounding drinking alcohol deal with individuals who are affected by alcohol use …
Where are Youth Getting Access?
The Missouri Student Survey is conducted during even years with statewide school districts participating voluntarily. The survey poses questions related to demographics, substances, bullying, suicidal ideation, and additional topics. In …
Dangers of a carefree summer
Think today is just another summer day? It’s not for the estimated 11,000 youth who will take their first drink of alcohol or the 4,500 who will smoke a cigarette …
Substance abuse initiative identifies main concerns; Alcohol, prescription drugs identified as top items of focus
Alcohol and prescription drugs are the top two recommended areas of focus for an initiative looking to combat substance abuse in Taney and Stone counties. For a period of six …
School hosts substance abuse workshop
When Al Vineyard visited her doctor for an injury on the job, she didn’t know her pain medication would lead to her nearly losing everything. “My doctor put me on …
91% Liquor Compliance Results Shows Continued Improvement in Branson
Branson, MO (July 26, 2017) – The City of Branson recently conducted random compliance checks on Branson businesses holding liquor licenses to confirm that clerks are properly verifying the legal age …