From JoinTogether.Org Pain management education must help prescribers focus less on patient satisfaction, and more on their functional improvement, according to Sherry Green, the CEO of the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL). Current pain management education is largely based on the concern that people in chronic pain are not receiving adequate relief, […]
The Coalition for a Drug Free Nevada County would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. This season is a time of thanks and recognition for your commitment to youth, families, and a healthy community. We are happy to announce that we have recently launched our new website with features and content that […]
By Join Together Staff | November 9, 2012 | Alcohol, Parenting, Research & Youth Parents who closely monitor their teens’ behavior and friends can help counteract their children’s genetic predisposition to an alcohol use disorder, a new study indicates. In a previous study, lead researcher Robert Miranda, Jr. of Brown University found teens with a […]
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month and the Coalition is committed to raising awareness and promoting responsible decision making by young people and adults. The most powerful advocates for responsible decision making by young people are parents, educators, and community leaders who work with young people every day. It’s important for parents and other […]
With all the crazy sales, shopping, and over spending during December (and November), many of you may be interested in the following list of ideas for giving as a family during the month. December “Giving House” List Mail a card to a relative that you have not spoken to in a while. Do something especially […]
From the desk of Lynn Skrukrud, NEO Co-Founder and Youth Outreach Coordinator After celebrating their 5th summer of Thursday Night Markets, NEO has announced plans to open a teen center by October of 2013! For the last several years NEO has hosted 70 events per year in approximately 25 different locations, drawing thousands of youth […]
