Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

12/18/2012

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The Board and Staff of Drug Prevention Resources sends our sincere thoughts and prayers to the families of Newton. We mourn with you the loss of the children and teachers doing this tragic event. We know they are Angles looking down upon your community and will grow stonger in the memories of the jo...

11/27/2012

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Join by donating to Drug Prevention Resources, Inc. (DPRI) and help us to promote healthy, safe and drug-free lifestyles.

11/19/2012

Happy Thanksgiving from Drug Prevention Resources, Inc. http://conta.cc/WeMV5U

Drug Prevention Resources, Inc. (DPRI) is dedicated to preventing youth substance abuse through innovative delivery of evidence-based strategies that empower youth, families and communities to flourish within their environment.

11/02/2012

IMPACT Coalitions Rx Drug Take-Back Day http://conta.cc/QaOTT5

IMPACTCoalitionsin Grand Prairie, Cedar Hill, Waxahachie, Ennis andNavarro Countyparticipated in the semi-annual Drug Enforcement Agency's Rx Drug Take-BackDayonSeptember 29th. Coalition members from all of the IMPACT communities joined efforts with local law enforcement agencies to collect unused, ...

10/25/2012

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On September 28, 2012 DPRI received an award from the Department of Student Support and Community Services of Cedar Hill ISDfor the implementation ofProject SUCCESSandIMPACT Cedar Hill Coalition.

09/19/2012

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Office of National Drug Control Policy grant to IMPACT Navarro, an initiative of Drug Prevention Resources, Inc. to mentor new Hill County Coalition

09/04/2012

PSA showing parents how easy it is to be a super hero for their children by protecting them from substance abuse.

07/05/2012

More proof that summer time brings on more drug and alcohol use by youth
http://www.weakleycountyprevention.com/2012/07/03/youth-more-likely-to-start-using-substances-during-the-summer/

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released two reports regarding substance abuse. The first indicates that youths between the ages of 12 and 17 are far more likely to start using most substances during the summer than during other parts of the year. The sec...

07/03/2012

Summer times brings on new challenges...http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/07/03/summer-is-peak-time-for-teens-to-try-drugs-alcohol-report

Experts advise parents to be alert, help kids structure their days

06/29/2012

Proof that Prevention Works! http://www.businessreviewusa.com/press_releases/drug-abuse-and-violence-prevention-program-saves-money----38-benefit-for-every-1-invested

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Investing in prevention is an economic no-brainer, according to new study. A report released by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy

06/18/2012

Prevention News You Can Use! DPRI's June Newsletter
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05/25/2012

Confirmation that Drug PREVENTION Resources' work has value!

http://www.reflector.com/look/mental-health-and-substance-abuse-prevention-key-1076945

Many of us are aware of the impact of mental illness and substance abuse on individuals, families and our community. Youth will often self-medicate to cope with symptoms of underlying mental health needs. Young people have not learned all the skills needed to cope with anxiety, depression, ADHD and ...