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Resource Page: E-Cigarettes and Youth
E-cigarette use in school has gotten so commonplace that teens in high school, and even middle school, are complaining about the amount of e-cigarette use going on in the bathrooms in their schools.

"You walk into the bathroom and six girls are in one stall vaping," said one 16-year-old, quoted in the Cleveland Plain Dealer . Many e-cigarettes are small and discrete enough that students can use them in the middle of class.

E-cigarettes have exploded into what the FDA is, rightfully, calling an epidemic—about 16% of high school students are regularly using e-cigarettes .


On that page, you'll currently find links to research, news articles, and the FDA's crackdown on e-cigarettes' targeting of youth. You'll also find links to resources created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Surgeon General, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

If you know of or find any resources that you believe should be included here, please reach out to us at [email protected] or by replying to this email.
Be Present Back to School Tour
REACH motivational speaker Javier Sanchez and health communications expert Ivan Juzang from MEE are the key presenters for the  Be Present  tour, which is underwritten by OhioMHAS.

These engaging presenters have been taking the important  Be Present  mental-wellness messages out to youth and adult audiences, inspiring campaign participation with incredible ways to get involved and take action.
  
You can book a:
  • Youth/Young Adult Presentation: High School Assembly Program, College Campus or Community-based Youth Program
  • Youth/Young Adult Presentation PLUS (same-day) Youth Leadership Engagement Session (for up to 25)
  • Presentation to Parents and Other Caring Adults Who Can Be a Support System for Youth
  • Workshop for Youth-Service Providers or Mental Health Professionals
 
Hosting organization incur no costs, but must guarantee an audience of at least 20 youth or 10 adult participants, provide audiovisual support, and actively promote their event on social media platforms they have in place.

To sign up to host and/or provide attendees for a Be Present speaking engagement or event on one of the available dates,  fill out the Be Present Event Request Form . Complete it with your preferred date and the kind of event you want.
Know! The Skills for Academic Success
As teens begin the new school year, we have an opportunity to help them start strong and stay on track toward academic success. In addition to doing better in school, research suggests there are health benefits as well—young people who achieve higher grades in the classroom also don't use drugs.

This most recent Know! Parent Tip shares the 5 key skills students need for academic success to help parents support their children's academic success and their overall well being.
Getting Your Credentials?
Let Prevention Action Alliance help you meet your professional development goals for the year!

In addition to regularly advertised opportunities like  Coalitions Rising , we train on a variety of topics and personalize trainings to meet your community's needs. We can build high quality training opportunities to fit your team's needs and budget.

Contact Program Director Krysta Bennett to request a training contract at 614.540.9985, ext. 16 or [email protected] .
Victory Fridges—A Losing Idea
Recently, Budweiser announced that it would provide free beer when the Browns win their first football game of the year. We wrote a letter to the editor, published in the Browns' home paper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer , about how this marketing ploy could get someone hurt.
West Downingtown Students Take on Underage Drinking
Students in Downingtown West put Parents Who Host stickers on beer cases Tuesday to remind parents that it's not OK to provide alcohol for underage children. The campaign was organized by Communities that Care (CTC) of Greater Downingtown and involved three area high schools.

CTC of Greater Downingtown did an excellent job of engaging not only the media with this one, but students and businesses owners.

One of the students involved in the campaign shared that they enjoy being brought to the table and having a positive impact on their community: "I think it's cool to get the kids involved and it's not just the teachers and administrators," said Kaitlyn Miller. "I really like being a part of the whole process, and knowing that parents are going to see the stickers."

The owner of a local convenience store also got behind the campaign.

"It's a chance to show the public that we are helping to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors," said Greg Ramirez. "We have to sell beer in a responsible way, and it helps by supporting programs like this."
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