Drugs and alcohol are recurring themes in the daily operations of the courts in Butler County.
In the seven district judges’ courtrooms, cases are heard daily which eith...
My name is Sara. I’m 18 years old. I’m pregnant and in school in the 11th grade.
I was asked to write this by a wonderful person. I thought I couldn’t pa...
Energy drinks contain very high amounts of sugar and caffeine, which in high amounts can be dangerous.
• Studies have found the caffeine increases heart rate and blood...
Who to Call for Help
Crisis Line: 1-800-292-3866
Butler Memorial Hospital ER:
724-284-4545
Butler County Drug & Alcohol:
724-284-5114
Center for Community Resources:
724...
Personal Web pages: A new threat to kids, and a parent’s worst nightmare. They can lead to drugs and sexual predators.
That’s right; teens now can obtain drugs and be vi...
MYTH People don’t need treatment. They can stop using drugs if they really want to.
FACT: It is extremely hard for people addicted to drugs to achieve and maintain ...
Terms for inhalant abuse of common household items include sniffing, snorting, bagging; fumes inhaled from a plastic bag; or huffing; inhalant-soaked rag in the mouth.
T...
3 million kids age 12 to 17 pop pills
Opioids
Used to treat pain. Drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, Methadone, and Codeine
Central Nervous System Depr...
Nearly 1 out of every 5 teenagers has experienced blackout spells where they could not remember what happened the previous evening because of binge drinking.
Alcohol poi...
WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP MAKING
Here are some youth programs. For specific information, contact a teacher or guidance counselor.
Reality Tour
The Reality Tour Drug Preventi...
