Bullying Prevention

Recently, Susan Poirer, Public Health Nurse for the Town of Milton, wrote an article for the Milton Times on bullying prevention. I wanted to share this article for two reasons. First, bullying is an important public health issue that can have lasting...

‘Tis the Season to Talk

Next week is Thanksgiving which marks the beginning of the holiday season. The holidays are a time for celebrations with friends and family and a perfect opportunity to talk with the kids and young adults in your life about alcohol. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New...

Alcohol’s Impact on the Teen Brain

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among youth in the United States. Despite common misconceptions that alcohol is less harmful than other drugs, drinking alcohol at a young age can have many negative consequences. One lesser known harm of underage drinking is the...

Evaluation Survey

Please take this survey to help shape and inform our regional efforts focused on underage drinking. Participants will have the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! The purposes of this survey are: (1) to collect information about community attitudes toward underage...