Maggie Anderson, DFC Lincoln Lincoln County kids in grades 8-12 are making better decisions than even when it comes to NOT using alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana, and area youth were inspired to share the news and “grow the good” across the county. In a day-long leadership event with the Montana Institute, students were introduced to …
Ben Cort Bio: Ben Cort has been part of the recovery movement in almost every way imaginable from a recipient of services to a spokesperson to a respected professional inside of the treatment industry. Sober since 6/15/96 he has seen the devastation that substance abuse can bring first hand as well as the joy that …
By Catherine Workman [email protected] As a parent, it’s natural to want the best for your child. One of the most important things parents can do for their children is to teach them how to make healthy choices. However, this can be a daunting task, especially in today’s world, where unhealthy options are everywhere. Here are some …
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Montana Prevention Certification Board Actively Certifying Professionals Across the State Prevention Specialist Certification reflects the highest current standards of competent practice for substance use prevention specialists and those working in the field of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention. The Montana Prevention Certification Board (MPCB) is excited to announce they have certified 19 Legacy Applicants …
Who inspires you – Kind strangers, innocent children, honest people… a lot of people/things inspire me in different way Best gift ever given? I love any gift given to me but if I had to choose, a trip to North Carolina Your motto: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard Favorite sport: Track …
Who inspires you? My daughter, Carmen, inspires me with her unwavering determination, infectious enthusiasm, and boundless capacity for kindness. She reminds me daily of the beauty of inner strength and the power of love. Best gift ever given? My two Miniature Schnauzers – Meshach and Amigo Your motto: Kindness matters; it’s the right thing to …
Ribbon skirts and shirts are important cultural garments for many Indigenous peoples, particularly in North America. They hold significant cultural, spiritual, and historical symbolism and are often worn during ceremonies, gatherings, and important events. The ribbon skirt is often seen as a symbol of Indigenous cultural identity and pride. The designs on the skirt, …
The Whitehall Assembly of God church partnered with the Jefferson County DUI Task Force, the local MTTUP and SW Montana Prevention to host a teen Super Bowl event. Fifty-four young folks – grades 6-12 were able to enjoy a substance free party with their peers. Six adults helped with the needed supervision and other group …
Students often think that the social norms of their peers are less healthy than they really are. They tend to exaggerate the amount of substance use really going on among their peers. Thanks to our friends at Adapt, they have been sharing weekly flyers on social norming.
