Drug Prevention Resources

For Communities, Parents and Schools

“Reality Tour” Exposes Teens to Reality of Substance Abuse

By Norma Norris | February 19, 2010

Behavioral Health Central – February 19, 2010 By Dennis Miller, BHC Senior Writer Classroom lectures, assembly-hall speeches and informational brochures can give teens the facts on drug and alcohol use, but fall short of offering a direct, realistic and emotional experience of drug abuse’s often devastating consequences. The interactive educational experience called Reality Tour® is designed … Read more

Reality Tour focuses on drug addiction

By Norma Norris | January 27, 2010

The Times Leader – January 27, 2010 By Rory Sweeney Staff Writer WEST PITTSTON – Without actually dying from a drug overdose, students from Wyoming Area and Greater Pittston Area school districts experienced what might be the next closest thing on Monday evening. About a year ago, Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc. purchased … Read more

Program about drugs shows consequences

By Norma Norris | February 21, 2008

The Record Herald – February 21, 2008 By Denise Bonura Chambersburg, Pa. – Did you know that 40 percent of high school students think it’s OK to try heroin? Did you know that one in five eighth-graders has already tried marijuana? Did you know that the average age a person starts using drugs these days … Read more

Reality Tour gives families spin through short life of a heroin addict

By Norma Norris | August 7, 2005

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – 2005 Babs Stewart of Butler doesn’t need a tour of the county jail to know the harsh realities of a drug arrest.  She doesn’t need an explanation of the booking process, the strip searches, the delousing. Stewart needs only to look to her immediate family. Stewart’s 19-year old son is addicted; he’s … Read more