Prevention and Training Services PATS

12/23/2022

11/25/2021

Drug and Alcohol Testing Open Thanksgiving 2021 from 7am to 8:30am only.

Friday November 26th, testing and office hours are from 7:00am to 11am only.

Normal testing hours Saturday and Sunday.

11/11/2021

On Veterans Day, we want to express our deep gratitude to all those who have served in the US military and to our own veterans on staff: Russ, Marc, Steve, and Bob. Thank you for your service.

10/29/2021

Employee cookie decorating contest. Vote your favorite! Happy Halloween!

10/06/2021

https://statenews.com/article/2021/10/msu-students-develop-a-product-to-help-people-quit-va**ng?fbclid=IwAR3tskfq40lOYdvgmHqD2Ry5tSHftuUPtW-ipZKPdaS7i5i8Ev17-fb_7gI

Michigan State students Brendan Wang and Jake Roach are looking to help those trying to quit va**ng with their CAPNOS Zero, a vape-mimicking pressurized air inhaler.

08/05/2021

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05/04/2021

Are you—or someone you care about—turning to alcohol or other substances to cope with COVID-19 stressors? If you could benefit from the emotional support of others in your situation, register for a virtual support group focused on substance use issues, hosted by our Stay Well counseling team.

Sign up for one or more sessions at: https://bit.ly/3t1ZhQt

You’ll get a confirmation email with information to join the meeting.

03/11/2021

Spread the word

https://recoverywritings.com/lansings-first-sober-bar-opening/?fbclid=IwAR2YdquLDhla3dZJQOn3VY6e50F3Jiay8AMa8_1d2Pe0vbKhwft-o5HcFmE

Lansing is getting a sober bar. Yes, you read that right. A place where people can grab a bite to eat, watch the big game, and interact with friends. Everything a traditional bar offers without the…

02/19/2021

Today, for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month we want to talk about digital abuse. 1 in 4 teens report experiencing digital abuse as it comes in many forms. Often digital abuse is verbal or emotional abuse that is perpetrated online. This can be excessive calls, emails, or texts, spreading rumors online, or using technology to monitor one's whereabouts. We want to acknowledge this form of abuse because often times teens only think of abuse as physical. Not all abuse is physical and it's important to know the signs.

01/29/2021

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/20/health/ma*****na-abuse-teens-su***de-wellness/index.html

Heavy use of ma*****na by teens and young adults with mood disorders -- such as depression and bipolar disorder -- is linked to an increased risk of self-harm, su***de attempts and death, a new study has found.

12/30/2020

Office Manager, Melissa Smith’s, winning Gingerbread house! Thanks to those that voted in house. Have a safe and Happy New Year!