Drug Prevention Resources

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Reality Tour to raise local awareness about drug abuse

By Norma Norris | May 9, 2012

The Register-Herald – May 9, 2012 By C.V. Moore — OAK HILL — The Fayette County Family Resource Network (FRN) dispenses a dose of reality May 15, when they stage another Reality Tour to raise local awareness about drug abuse. The reality tour incorporates live re-enactments of peer pressure, arrest, imprisonment, emergency room trauma and … Read more

The reality of drug abuse

By Norma Norris | May 3, 2012

Pike County Courier – May 3, 2012 MILFORD — “You see how people really are and how drugs can really change how a person is,” said Adam Tidridge of the Reality Tour. Fellow high school student, Alexander Trujillo agreed that the feel of actually “being there” in the moment has a greater impact than anything … Read more

Drug prevention program today in Milford

By Norma Norris | March 10, 2012

Pocono Record – March 10, 2012 The Child Death Review Team again will present its Reality Tour drug prevention program from 1-4 p.m. today, April 14 and May 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Milford. The team reviews all deaths in Pike County from birth to 21 years old to determine ways to prevent … Read more

Reality Tour to expose effect of drug abuse

By Norma Norris | March 9, 2012

Register-Herald – March 9, 2012 OAK HILL — A “Reality Tour” depicting realistic scenes about the consequences of drug use is set for Tuesday in Oak Hill. Pre-registration is required. Part live performance, part info session, the Reality Tour is “an intimate journey with a teen on drugs,” exposing its audience to the grief and … Read more

Reality Tour skits focus on drug abuse

By Norma Norris | March 5, 2012

The News Eagle By Kelly Waters Posted Mar 05, 2012 @ 05:58 PM Milford, Pa. During the Feb. 22 meeting of the Pike County Commissioners, members of the Child Death Review Team spoke about the upcoming Reality Tour. The Child Death Review Team will present the Reality Tour drug prevention program on March 10, April … Read more

Drug abuse dramatized to teach families on Reality Tour

By Norma Norris | January 19, 2012

KTVQ – January 19, 2012 BILLINGS – The best time to teach kids about problems with drugs is when they’re in middle school…according to the Roots of Promise. The Roots of Promise emphasized the problems with dramatizations at Lockwood Middle School, Thursday night. A girl dying from a drug overdose is one of the realities … Read more

Community committed to health of its youth

By Norma Norris | January 13, 2012

Billings Gazette – January 13, 2012 Last fall, parents and their children were given the opportunity to experience the dramatic reality of a child who uses drugs. Thanks to the dedicated members of the Billings Jaycees, Lockwood Fire Department, Lockwood School District, Montana Crime Prevention Association, Montana State Elks Association, United Way of Yellowstone County, … Read more

Student actors deliver message on drug abuse

By Norma Norris | March 8, 2011

Timesonline.com – March 8, 2011 BADEN – The evening began with a teenage girl from Beaver inviting friends to a gathering that promised “party favors” for everyone. It ended with a Blackhawk varsity football jacket draped across an open coffin. Party favors? “Drugs and alcohol. Don’t be stupid.” “People get messed up from that stuff.” … Read more

Reality Tour reveals consequences of drug abuse

By Norma Norris | January 20, 2011

Daily Times – January 20, 2011 By LINDA REILLY Times Correspondent UPPER DARBY — Upper Darby High School students, participating in the county’s first Reality Tour, learned the consequences of experimenting with drugs The dramatic scenes began with a casual conversation and invitation to a teen party where booze and drugs would be free-flowing, and … Read more

Families Protected by Healthcare Professionals Drug Prevention Outreach

By Norma Norris | June 18, 2010

Behavioral Health Central – June 18, 2010 Published on BehavioralHealthCentral.com By Norma Norris, Executive Director CANDLE, Inc. Caption: Dr. Jeffrey David, OB/GYN, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, played role of grieving father in original Butler Reality Tour. Every medical professional witnesses the effects of addiction on patients. Many agonize how addiction destroys families, fuels crime, changes … Read more