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The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition aims to promote healthy activities and lifestyles to reduce alcohol and drug use in our community.

Durham & Middlefield CT
Joined May 2014
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Because of their oval shape, Xanax pills have become known as footballs. So, while your teens or friends may reference footballs, be alert if they start using Footballs in odd ways. They may be in trouble. #TalkAboutIt #BeAboutIt #WordoftheWeek #BeyondtheObvious
Thank you @RSD13CT educators for listening to my story of addiction to recovery. A special thanks to @DMLWC for sponsoring this event. #professionaldevelopment
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In a year when many organizations were forced to cancel their events, more than 3,000 of you joined us this week on our virtual #CADCAForum platform.
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A NIDA-funded study from 2019 suggests prescription #opioid misuse among high schoolers could be linked to #heroin use later in life. See the full findings of the study: loom.ly/50BBMYA #NIDAnews
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Whether you are spending a quiet night with a few friends or celebrating with a million in Times Square, always remember to plan for safe sober ride home. #ImpairedDriving #BuzzedDriving #DriveSober
"Research shows that teenagers’ use of social media goes hand in hand with increased teen depression." newportacademy.com/resources…
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Make time to listen, take time to talk about #bullying. Get started with SAMHSA's KnowBullying app for convo starters. #StopBullying bit.ly/KnowBullyingApp
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E.D.G.E. students participated in a campaign called Sticker Shock trib.al/200Vnq3
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3 Days Until the 💯#DurhamFair It's looking BEAUTIFUL!! Here is all the information... durhamfair.com See you at the FAIR!!
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#RecoveryMonth is here to inspire as many people as possible to seek help and find a path to recovery from mental and substance use disorders. #RisforRecovery

September is Nat'l #RecoveryMonth! How can working create a sense of purpose and promote #recovery for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness with a serious mental illness? Learn more with this infographic from the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center: soarworks.prainc.com/article…
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We need your help! Please consider volunteering at DMYFS's Apple Crisp Booth this year at the 100th Durham Fair! Follow this link to the sign up page, the help from volunteers really make our booth a fun and successful time! signupschedule.com/dmyfs #DMYFS #DMLWC – at Middlefield, CT
Getting water out to the people who work hard outdoors! 😎💧Tell us where to bring you water! #ColdWaterVanHit #AmeriCashLoans
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Make this the #MondayMorning that you commit to being physically fit! Here's how to get exercise throughout the day, and make your workout work for you: bit.ly/2NhUOHV #MondayMotivation #MondayThoughts
PARENTS: New students appear most likely to initiate or increase alcohol use during their first six weeks of college. Talk with your college-bound young adult about the importance of avoiding underage drinking: stopalcoholabuse.gov/media/S…
With #BackToSchool season upon us, make sure the teens in your life are taking care of their #health today to be their best selves in the future. That means having the facts on steroid use and PEDs. Read up via @samhsagov! #FridayMotivation #FridayFeeling teapaw.org/samhsagov/status/11598…
Do you know the facts? This fact sheet for teens provides facts about #steroids. It describes short- and long-term effects and lists signs of steroids. The fact sheet also helps to dispel common myths about steroids. store.samhsa.gov/product/Tip…
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QUIZ⏰ In 2017, about how many people (aged 12 and older) were daily cigarette smokers?
32%11.4M
28%20.3M
40%27.8M
25 votes • Final results
Let's make some summer slime! Saturday, August 3 at 2pm. For grades K & up. To register: bit.ly/2JLQX3Q
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A5: To minimize stigma, you must see the world through a fresh lens. Adopt culturally competent practices w/ SAMHSA's TIP 59: bit.ly/29iOy11 #MinorityMH
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