Wood County Prevention Coalition
Uniting For A Drug-Free Community Since 2004
Featured Speaker for February 17th Coalition Announced
The next Wood County Coalition meeting is set to take place at the Wood County Educational Service Center on February 17, 2017 and the featured presenter will be Dr. Ted Bowlus, Wood County Commissioner.
Dr. Bowlus holds the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Ohio College of Pediatric Medicine. His post-graduate education includes a Master's Degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Neuroscience and Anatomy with research in neuroplasticiy that has been published. Further medical training consisted of an internship at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, and completed a medical and surgical residency at Hatzel Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Bowlus is an adjunct Professor of Neuroscience in graduate school at the University of Findlay, and is currently serving his first term as Wood County Commissioner.
In his first presentation of a two part speaker series, Dr. Bowls will discuss the topics of marijuana as medicine, and the impact of legalization. Dr. Bowlus will explain the impact and unintended consequences of marijuana legalization from a medical perspective. Lastly, he will identify psychiatric-related consequences of marijuana use.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP below or email mkarna@wces.org
Beyond 'Just Say No': Schools teach about opioid dangers
by JOSH CORNFIELD
The Associated Press JANUARY 30, 2017
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Schools are going beyond "Just Say No" as they teach students as young as kindergartners about the dangers of opioids in the hope that they don't later become part of the growing crisis.
Some states have begun requiring instruction about prescription drugs and heroin, and districts are updating their anti-drug teachings to move toward interactive and engaging science-based lessons they hope will save lives.
States including Ohio and New York have passed laws requiring that schools include opioid abuse prevention in health education, and Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pledged to do the same this month.
"The message will be simple and direct and start in kindergarten," Christie said, "the medicine in Mom and Dad's medicine cabinet is not safe for you to use just because a doctor gave it to them."
Savannah Wilson, a 17-year-old junior at State College Area High School in Pennsylvania, said a lesson including the science of opioid addiction and a video with stories from young addicts stuck with her when she got an oxycodone prescription following a recent surgery.
Keys to Success: Youth Employment Prrogram
The goal of the Keys to Success Program is to provide opportunities for youth to participate in group and one-on-one programming, focused on helping youth develop essential skills needed to plan for their future and achieve success.The Youth Employment Program (YEP) is funded by grants through the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) programs. These grants are overseen by the Wood County Department of Job and Family Services who contract with the Wood County Educational Service Center to provide services. YEP provides services to Wood County youth age 14 to 24. This program is available at no cost to youth who qualify.
YEP serves at-risk youth by assisting them in developing crucial life skills needed to be successful. We assist youth with setting and achieving educational, employment, and career goals. A wide variety of services are available including credit recovery, individual training and counseling, employment and career workshops, and opportunities for real-life employment experiences with local employers in the community.
If you are interested in more information about the program please view the flyer above or contact Leslie Head, Mat t hew Meeks,or Abigal Ludke at (419)354-9010.
Video: 'I Haven't Prescribed an Opioid in a Decade'
Wood County Prevention Coalition Meeting Set for February 17, 2017 (RSVP Below)
Wood County Prevention Coalition Meeting
Friday, Feb 17, 2017, 08:30 AM
Wood County Educational Service Center, 1867 N Research Drive, Bowling Green, OH
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About Us
Our Vision: Helping youth be drug-free, productive and responsible citizens.
Our Mission: We are a coalition of compassionate community members working together to coordinate high quality programs for the prevention of youth substance abuse in Wood County.
Email: mkarna@wcesc.org
Website: wcprevention.org
Location: 1867 Research Drive, Bowling Green, OH, United States
Phone: (419)-354-9010
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Twitter: @woodpccoalition