Posted by Donna Mazyck, Executive Director, and Mary Louise Embrey, Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant, National Association of School Nurses on November 05, 2012 at 04:35 PM EST For more than a century, school nursing services have served a critical role in public health and ensuring the academic success of students in America. Particularly over the […]

Science Spotlight: NIDA research published in today’s Neuropsychopharmacology shows that MDPV, a synthetic chemical commonly found in the drugs referred to as “bath salts,” is potentially more dangerous than cocaine when tested in rodents. In this study, MDPV prolonged the effects of two neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine (by blocking reuptake at brain nerve cells) and […]

Judging took place last week for the winners of this year’s door decorating contest in honor of Red Ribbon Week and Above the Influence Day. Students from Silver Springs, Bear River and Nevada Union were awarded breakfaxt for their whole class and NEO bracelets for their winning doors. Awesome Job… Congratulations! Visit our Facebook page […]

Nov 07, 2012 CADCA Opposes the Legalization of Marijuana in Washington and Colorado National Anti-Drug Association Calling for “Reality Check” on Pot Washington, D.C. – Voters in Washington and Colorado approved a ballot question to allow the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, allowing adults to possess and grow marijuana with state regulation and taxation. […]