Monthly eNews from the Upper Valley Substance Misuse Prevention Partnership, Hanover High School & the Norwich & Hanover Police Departments
The Upper Valley Substance Misuse Prevention Partnership wants to provide brief news & links that support parents to be at their best when helping teens navigate decisions about alcohol & drug issues. This February issue specifically contains information about prescription medication misuse. Please give us your feedback - what do you want to hear about? Upper Valley Partnership e-News Feedback Also, please use the icons above to share on your social media! To sign up for direct receipt, email Lisa MacDonald
What's New?
The popular documentary, The Hungry Heart will be shown Thursday, February 27 at 5:30, in Auditorium F at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The Hungry Heart provides an intimate look at the often hidden world of prescription drug addiction through the world of Vermont Pediatrician Fred Holmes who works with patients struggling with this disease. The film also shines a light on the healing power of conversation and the need for connection that many of these young addicts yearn for but do not have in their lives.
Girls Matter! is a webinar series addressing adolescent girls' behavioral health. It's a six-part series full of good information for young women and their families.
NH Listens will be holding community conversations about drug and alcohol problems in New Hampshire. The local opportunity is planned for Thursday, March 6, 6 - 9:00 pm at the Lebanon Middle School cafeteria. Click here for more information: Let's Talk
Easy steps to take
Does your medicine cabinet contain some mystery? Have you found pills in your home & wondered what they were? There are a number of websites that will help you identify medication including it's intended use. WebMd ,Rx list , and drugs.com are just a few.
It's been recently estimated that 7 out of 10 people who misuse prescription drugs get them from friends or family members. If you have unused, unwanted or expired prescription medication you can easily dispose of it properly & safely in one of the prescription drug disposal boxes recently installed at the Hartford, Hanover & Lebanon police departments. For more prescription medication safety tips visit Mascoma Valley Health Initiative
Hanover Updates
The Circle Up! Parent Group continues to meet regularly and is engaging with Hanover High, local police departments & community venues that host youth to tighten up best practice prevention strategies & policies. For more information about Circle Up! go to their Facebook page or sign up for the listserve by contacting Aita Romain
