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Alcohol’s Impact on Your Health The U.S. Surgeon General released a new advisory report in January focused on the relationship between alcohol and cancer. This report shared that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., and contributes to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths each year. These cancers…

WOOSTER, Ohio— February 4, 2025 — Turning Point Coalition, in partnership with Wayne County Coalitions, is hosting TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Onsite Alcohol Vendor Training at NO charge. The purpose of TIPS is to help prevent the sale of alcohol to youth and intoxicated individuals. Attendees will also learn how to detect fake identification,…

Why the Age Limit on Alcohol and Nicotine is 21+ The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 raised the minimum legal drinking age to 21. Motor vehicle crashes and underage drinking saw immediate decreases in the years following the passage of this bill. The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act followed suit 35 years later when…

Celebrating 10 Years of Being a DFC Coalition The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant funds community-based coalitions who bring multiple sectors of the community together to prevent youth substance use. This grant gives coalitions $125,000 per year for up to 10 years, allowing them to implement initiatives, build community partnerships, and create sustainability plans. Turning Point…

The Current State of Youth Mental Health The increased focus on mental health in recent years has helped us realize the importance of mental wellbeing. This development has improved education on mental health challenges, led to the creation of resources to support those who need help, and helped reduce the stigmas about mental health. Youth…

Focus on the Positives: Using Social Norms in Prevention All of us are strongly influenced by group norms, and that is especially true for adolescents. Young people are strongly influenced by the behaviors and attitudes they perceive their peers to have. This works well when it comes to youth learning how to interact with and…

The History of Substance Use & Substance Use Prevention October is Substance Use Prevention Month, and this year’s focus is on telling the prevention story. Understanding the history of substances and addiction can help us improve how we treat addiction and can help preventionists have more success in preventing substance use. Substance use for medicinal…

Fall Update Turning Point Coalition spent most of the summer planning for the beginning of the school year. Here are some highlights from the past few months: Orrville Public Library Summer Reading Program Kickoff – The coalition had a table at this fun event. Kids enjoyed spinning a prize wheel and answering trivia questions to win sunglasses with “It’s…

Supporting Those in Recovery It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop. – Confucius The American Psychiatric Association (APA) defines substance use disorder (SUD) as “a complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences.” The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently…

Communities Talk: Let’s Talk About the Effects of Marijuana Learn more about addiction, the disease concept, and the mental health effects of marijuana from Dr. Nicole Labor, OneEighty Medical Director, and Dr. Dennis Helmuth, OneEighty Psychiatrist. 2.0 CEUs available for Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Therapy; Nursing CEs requested. Please bring your…