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The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria is a workgroup of the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria
September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Create hope in your community by educating yourself and others about su***de prevention. Learn about the warning signs and risk factors for su***de and explore prevention resources at alexandriava.gov/go/2048.
Registration is open for the Youth and Caring Adult Summit on October 5 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. To learn more and register, scan the QR code or visit alexandriava.gov/go/4871.
Check out SAPCA's September 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3YEbQ5H
Did you know that volunteering can help teens develop social skills and be physically active? Community involvement can also help youth feel valued, which can decrease their likelihood of using substances. Explore SAPCA's youth volunteer opportunities at PreventItAlexandria.org.
The beginning of the school year is a great time to discuss family rules together. Ensure your child knows the consequences for breaking the rules and make sure that consequences are reasonable, enforceable, and short-lived. Try to notice and point out when they make smart decisions and follow the rules – positive reinforcement can go a long way. Explore more tips to support youth in your life to be substance-free at PreventItAlexandria.org.
International Overdose Awareness Day is a campaign to end overdose incidents; remember those who have died; and raise awareness that substance use disorders can be treated. Learn about local efforts to eliminate opioid misuse at alexandriava.gov/opioids.
Parents and caring adults can equip children and teens to make healthy decisions for their health and future. Even though it might not seem like it, children and teens really do hear you when you talk to them about alcohol. Make your values clear about substance use, particularly underage substance use, with your children and teens. Learn more tips for communicating with teens about substance use at alexandriava.gov/go/1892.
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Los padres y los adultos pueden preparar a los niños y adolescentes para que tomen decisiones saludables para su salud y su futuro. Aunque no lo parezca, los niños y adolescentes realmente te escuchan cuando les hablas sobre el alcohol. Deje claro sus valores sobre el uso de las sustancias con sus hijos, especialmente el uso de sustancias por los menores de edad. Obtenga más consejos para comunicarse con los adolescentes sobre el uso de sustancias en alexandriava.gov/go/1892.
You're invited to SAPCA's 15th anniversary celebration on September 27 from 6-8 p.m. Join us for a family-friendly, fun evening featuring heavy hor d'oeuvres, music, and a special recognition of our community's prevention champions. Learn more and RSVP at alexandriava.gov/SAPCA
Know the legal consequences related to underage use of substances.
It is illegal for anyone under 21 to use, purchase, or possess alcohol, cannabis, or to***co products. It is also illegal for anyone 21 or older to provide alcohol, cannabis, or to***co products to anyone under 21. For more information visit alexandriava.gov/substance-abuse-prevention/alcohol
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Conozca las consecuencias legales del uso de sustancias por los menores de edad.
Es ilegal que una persona menor de 21 años use, compre o posea alcohol, cannabis o productos de tabaco. También es ilegal que mayores de 21 años proporcionen alcohol, cannabis o productos de tabaco a una persona menor de 21 años. Para obtener más información, visite alexandriava.gov/substance-abuse-prevention/alcohol .
Discuss healthy coping mechanisms with your family. The start of a new school year can be a stressful time. Some coping strategies include going for a walk, socializing with friends or family, exercising, listening to music, and taking a break to do some breathing exercises or meditate. Model healthy coping mechanisms. Children and teens pay attention to the example adults set. If adults model that substances are needed to relieve stress, or used as a coping mechanism, it can send the wrong message to youth. Explore more ways to cope at alexandriava.gov/go/1956.
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Hable sobre estrategias de afrontamiento saludables con su familia. El comienzo de un nuevo año escolar puede ser estresante. Algunas estrategias de afrontamiento incluyen salir a caminar, socializar con amigos o familiares, hacer ejercicio, escuchar música y tomar un descanso para hacer ejercicios de respiración o meditar. Modele estrategias de afrontamiento saludables. Los niños y adolescentes ponen atención al ejemplo que dan los adultos. Si los adultos modelan que las sustancias son necesarias para aliviar el estrés, o se usan como una estrategia de afrontamiento, puede generar un mal precedente. Explore más estrategias de afrontamiento en alexandriava.gov/go/1956.
Start the school year off with a conversation about expectations and consequences. Young people need clear rules, consistent consequences, and encouragement to do their best. Check out tips at alexandriava.gov/go/4861.
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Comience el año escolar con una conversación sobre las expectativas y las consecuencias. Los jóvenes necesitan reglas claras, consecuencias consistentes y apoyo para dar lo mejor de sí mismos. Consulta consejos en alexandriava.gov/go/4864.
ACPS is back in session! Stay up to date with SAPCA this school year by signing up for our monthly e-newsletter. Sign up today at PreventItAlexandria.org.
First day of the 2023 Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) ✅ Thanks to all our wonderful presenters for sharing their leadership journeys and highlighting ways to get involved in our community. Learn more about the YLC at alexandriava.gov/ACAP
Registration is still open for the Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference! This free event is open to rising 9-12 grade students residing in Alexandria and participants who attend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift card! Learn more and register today at alexandriava.gov/ACAP.
Check out SAPCA's August 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3q64Ba1
Check out the City's new Youth and Family Resource Guide! This guide, designed to help youth and families identify what resources and services exist in the city and how they can be accessed, is available in English, Spanish and Amharic. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/DCHS.
Check out SAPCA's July 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3PxhFj0
Help spread the word: Registration is open for the Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference! This free event is open to rising 9-12 grade students residing in Alexandria and participants who attend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift card! Learn more and register today at alexandriava.gov/ACAP.
Spread the word: Youth ages 14-21 are invited to attend one or both days of the Youth Summer Job Fair on June 13 and 14, hosted by Workforce Development Center, City of Alexandria, VA. Register for this free event to speak with employers and learn about employment opportunities. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/go/3652.
The Alexandria Library has joined Alexandria’s gun lock distribution program to provide no-cost firearm cable and trigger locks to the public beginning June 1. For more info on the City’s gun lock program and other su***de prevention efforts: alexandriava.gov/go/2048.
The Alexandria Library has joined the City of Alexandria’s gun lock distribution program to provide no-cost firearm cable and trigger locks to the public beginning June 1. These efforts are part of National Safety Month and a state-wide su***de prevention campaign that began in 2019.
The locking devices, which are at select Alexandria libraries upon request, are an initiative of Lock and Talk Virginia, a su***de prevention program that aims to limit access to lethal means and raise awareness about su***de prevention, locally coordinated by the Su***de Prevention Alliance of Northern (SPAN) Virginia.
For more information on the City’s gun lock program and other su***de prevention efforts, visit alexandriava.gov/go/2048.
Before graduation celebrations begin, talk with family and friends about keeping youth events alcohol-free. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Graduation is not only an accomplishment for youth -- it’s a milestone for parents and caregivers too. Support young people in your life by talking to them about the risks of using alcohol and other drugs. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Check out SAPCA's June 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3qaAYUH
Prom is right around the corner! Make it memorable by keeping celebrations alcohol and drug free. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Did you know that fentanyl is a strong synthetic opioid that is tasteless and odorless? Street drugs can be laced with fentanyl without the user's knowledge and it may only take a small amount of fentanyl to cause an opioid overdose. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Opioids
Check out SAPCA's May 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/40LxpRB
This weekend, the City of Alexandria will “shock” local shoppers by hosting the Project Sticker Shock Campaign, a youth-led event that promotes the importance of preventing access to alcohol by underage youth. Take a picture of stickered items at your local store and post/tag SAPCA to spread the word about the legal consequences of providing alcohol to people under 21. Visit alexandriava.gov/go/2608 for more info.
Alexandria teens are invited to a Titan Takeover Teen Night on Friday, April 28 from 7 – 10 p.m. at William Ramsay Recreation Center. This safe and substance-free event will feature a DJ, photo booth, dinner, gift card raffles, games, DIY self-care kit stations, and a Denim Day activity. Text TITAN to 30644 by April 26 to RSVP or email [email protected]. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month -- check out SAPCA's newsletter special edition here: conta.cc/3Kqk3Ef
Check out SAPCA's April 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3Kqk3Ef.
Happening now: Join us in the ACHS rotunda from 4-6 p.m. to enjoy pizza and snacks and watch a film screening of Roll Red Roll. Discussion about the film to follow.
Alexandria City High School
Join us this Thursday for a free screening of Roll Red Roll, a documentary that addresses high school sexual assault in America. Due to the film's sensitive content, youth under 13 are recommended to attend with a family member. Learn more and RSVP at alexandriava.gov/SexualViolence
Interested in making a difference in your community? Explore some of the ways youth and adults of all ages can get involved to support our community's youth substance use prevention efforts. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Check out SAPCA's March 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3Ye338K
Check out SAPCA's February 2023 newsletter here: conta.cc/3I2dKX6
Beber alcohol durante la adolescencia puede dañar el cerebro en crecimiento, que no se desarrolla plenamente hasta los 25 años. Más información en PreventItAlexandria.org.
Drinking alcohol during the teen years can harm the growing brain, which isn’t fully developed until age 25. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Fentanyl is a tasteless and odorless opioid that has been found in fake pills. It may only take a small amount of fentanyl to cause an overdose. Spread the word: only take medication prescribed by a doctor or purchased at a pharmacy. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Apoye las pasiones de su hijo. Que sepan que les apoya en todo lo que hacen refuerza su confianza y puede ayudarles a desarrollar sus intereses. Más información en PreventItAlexandria.org.
Support your child's passions. Knowing you support them in all they do boosts their confidence and can help further develop these interests. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
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Drinking alcohol during the teen years can harm the growing brain and increase the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder. Educate yourself and others about the risks and encourage youth to be substance-free. Learn more facts about alcohol at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Even small amounts of alcohol impact judgment, coordination, and the way you make decisions. Learn some of the reasons why Alexandria youth don’t drink alcohol in the video below, then share this video and why you don’t drink alcohol. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
As a family, talk early and often about how to respond to peer pressure. By preparing and practicing for these scenarios, parents can equip youth to make healthy decisions for their health and future. Explore tips to start the conversation at PreventItalexandria.org
Most teens in Alexandria do not drink alcohol, a trend to get behind. Learn some of the reasons why other Alexandria youth don’t drink alcohol in the video below, then share this video and why you don’t drink alcohol. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Did you know that Narcan can save the life of someone who is overdosing on opioids? Did you know Alexandrians can get this easy to use nasal spray mailed to them for free? Educate yourself and others. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Opioids. #RecoveryMonth
Did you know that anyone can misuse or overdose on opioids? A family member or neighbor, friend or coworker could be at risk. Millions of Americans report misusing prescription drugs, and its estimated that more than 69,000 people died of opioid overdoses in 2020. Educate yourself and others. Learn more about opioid misuse and treatment at alexandriava.gov/Opioids.
Did you know that Narcan can save the life of someone who is overdosing on opioids? Did you know Alexandrians can get this easy to use nasal spray mailed to them for free? Educate yourself and others. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/Opioids.
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