Mar 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Roanoke Valley is full of untapped resources for all ages; young and old! Help find your ‘natural high’ in your own way through some of these activities. Go out and see what Roanoke has to offer! Community Fun Hiking: McAfee Knob, Sharp Top, Tinker Cliffs, and...
Feb 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is it? Approved by the FDA to treat epilepsy and neuropathy, nerve pain, but is being prescribed for off label purposes; such as insomnia and anxiety. It is a schedule VI, which means it is not labeled as a controlled substance. Considered non-addictive Not an...
Jan 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Stress is a normal part of life for everyone. It’s the body’s way of responding to any kind of demand and can be healthy or unhealthy depending on how it is managed. Teens have their own sources of stress that adults may not always recognize or...
Nov 5, 2018 | Alcohol, Drugs, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, social media, Uncategorized
The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends but they can also be highly stressful. Managing the increase in shopping, travel, children’s activities and other obligations this time of year can be very helpful in reducing stress and allowing...
Oct 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October each year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug...
Jun 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
This month’s RAYSAC Radar is written by Zoe Farmer, a local high school student and member of RAYSAC Empowered Activist Leaders (R.E.AL. Team). An alarming new trend known as Juuling has made its way into the hands and health of teens in the Roanoke Valley and across...
Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
It may not always feel like it, but physical pain from an injury or surgery can actually be helpful. Feeling pain keeps us from pushing too hard to use our bodies when it needs to rest. Pain keeps us from moving injured limbs as a way of protecting them from further...
Apr 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today’s guest post is written by Gemma B., a high school student here in the Roanoke Valley who wants to encourage other teens to find their natural high. …………………….. A natural high is finding joy in performing...
Mar 20, 2018 | Healthy Behaviors, Life, Mental Health, social media, Trends, Uncategorized
Social media was originally thought to be something that would expand our worldview and help us feel connected to people who don’t live in our neighborhood. With only a few swipes on their smartphones, teens can now meet more people, develop relationships and have...
Feb 9, 2018 | Change, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Mental Health
There’s a newish term for the period between ages 18-29: emerging adulthood. During these years, emerging adults travel a path during which they want to pull away from the struggles of their teenage years and feel more responsible for themselves, but are also still...
