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  • Suicide prevention saves lives

    Marcel Gemme, Special to the Village News|Updated Sep 12, 2024

    September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this month, prevention organizations, survivors, mental health advocates, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness. An essential part of suicide prevention, especially amid the ongoing drug overdose epidemic, is recognizing the link between suicide and substance use disorders. Suicide prevention and substance use prevention campaigns are always working together to save lives and inform individuals, families, and communities. It is no secret...

  • Drug education shouldn't be off the table during 4/20 Day

    Marcel Gemme, Special to the Village News|Updated Apr 12, 2024

    4/20 Day celebrations are popular across the state; if you are partaking in the festivities, California will have it all. Cannabis has been legal for adults in the state since 2016 and is taxed and regulated similarly to alcohol. Like alcohol it has become quite mainstream, and it remains a popular drug for many young people. Because of social media, 4/20 Day can be sensationalized much the same as drug and alcohol use is on social media platforms. Parents and educators can have a positive impact on children and students...