Prevention Resources
Addiction can happen to anyone for a number of reasons. It's important to understand what causes addiction, how it affects the brain, and what to do to get help. Luckily, we have information and resources available to help.
The impact of alcohol on individuals include friction within personal relationships, an increased risk of heart and liver diseases, various types of cancers, motor vehicle collisions and other accidents, alcohol overdose, violence, homicide, and suicide.
Tobacco
The tobacco crisis is one of the greatest dangers to public health that the world has ever seen. According to the World Health Organization, it leads to the deaths of more than 8 million people each year globally.
Overdose symptoms are sometimes hard to differentiate between less severe side effects and life-threatening effects. It's important to know the dangers of opioids and other harmful substances and what to do when faced with a scary situation. You can save lives.
E-cigarette aerosol are harmful to your lungs and body. It can contain potentially harmful substances including nicotine, cancer-causing chemicals, heavy metals, and tiny particles that can be inhaled into the lungs. Some flavorings may be safe to eat, but not safe for the lungs to inhale.
Marijuana
Marijuana use comes with real risks that can impact a person's health and life. Risks include permanent IQ loss, declining mental health, harm athletic performance, decreased coordination, and more. It's important to understand how to protect your family.
Edibles
Edibles may look appealing, but they are dangerous. Studies have shown a risk of impaired brain development in youth and adults. They may also cause anxiety and panic attacks, hallucinations, increased fall risk, and heart arrhythmias to heart attacks and more.
LOCAL PREVENTION RESOURCES
The following prevention resources are locally provided as a FREE service by the Franklin County Prevention Coalition.
Keep your medication safe from children. Contact us to schedule a time to pick up your lock box.
We can connect you to recovery resources with treatment options for you regardless of insurance.
We offer training on how to recognize and respond to an overdose with information on how to get naloxone.
Certified Recovery Congregations provide community members a safe and supportive environment as individuals go through their healing process.