Jun 29, 2022 | Change, Drugs, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use, Trends
Opioids are a class of strong, pain-relieving drugs. The term “opioid” comes from the word opium, a substance derived from the poppy plant. Opioids are very addictive and can lead to illness, overdose, and death if misused. Even so, opioids do...
Jun 28, 2022 | Drugs, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, social media, Substance Use
RAYSAC, in partnership with the Western Virginia Water Authority, Franklin County FRESH Coalition, and the Prevention Council of Roanoke County, are proud to present two new commercials coming to a television, phone, or tablet near you! Look out for our new series of...
Apr 11, 2022 | Drugs, Healthy Behaviors, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use
This spring, remember to clean out any unused and expired medications. Any medications can become a health hazard if they are left unsecured in the home. In some cases, prescriptions might be taken by someone to whom they were not prescribed. In other cases, someone...
Feb 14, 2022 | Drugs, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, Substance Use, Trends
It is no surprise that youth and young adults have faced new challenges to their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey showed that, in the past year, nearly half of 10th and 12th grade students in the Roanoke...
Jan 24, 2022 | Change, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Mental Health
A new year has begun! Like with any new year, the start of 2022 comes with the expectation of new experiences, fun activities, potential challenges, and personal growth. Whatever your hopes and plans may be, it always helps to set clear goals for the things you want...
Dec 16, 2021 | Bullying, Healthy Behaviors, Life, Mental Health, social media
Smartphones and social media have revolutionized the ways we interact with technology and with each other. Social media can be a beneficial technology. It allows us to find news and information, share fun content, and connect with old friends or make new ones. For...
