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We are so excited to share our new UTURN va**ng class. If you have any questions/concerns head to our website www.arcouncil.net or email [email protected].

We hope that you learned a lot about the dangers of Delta this week. If you still have questions or want to learn more we highly encourage you to visit our website or email [email protected]

We wanted to share some of the most frequently asked questions about Delta 8. It is very important to be informed about this trend.

There are many different health effects that can come with consuming Delta 8. These are just a few that you should be aware of.

There are many different Delta 8 products on the market right now. With serving sizes that are considered toxic, it is very easy for people to disregard these guidelines.

Delta products can come in many different forms. One common product is different kinds of candy. Many candies containing delta look identical to the regular kind.

What is the deal with Delta 8? Stay tuned this week to learn more about the new trend.

We wanted to share some tips with you to help you celebrate safely this year. Remember, be smart and have a plan!!

The Fourth of July just so happens to be one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Even if you are sober on the road, you need to keep your eye out for drunk drivers. If you are planning to drink, have a sober ride arranged that you can trust.

With all of the excitement surrounding the Fourth of July coming up, we wanted to share some statistics and safety tips over the next few days. Remember to always celebrate safely.

With it being summer festival season here in Wisconsin, we encourage you to find safe rides. It is so important to have reliable and safe rides when planning to attend events like these. Highlighted below are a few transportation options in the area (some new) that you can take to these festivals this year!

📣SafeRide (Tavern League) - https://www.tlw.org/saferide/
Tavern League Wisconsin is committed to serving the community and keeping its members safe. In 2022-23, the SafeRide program provided 45,527 free rides home from 1,730 TLW-member establishments. Visit their website to see what locations near you offer this service.

📣Summerfest Shuttle - https://www.summerfest.com/getting-here/
MCTS will offer three different shuttles that will run every 15 minutes from College Avenue, Brown Deer Park, or Hales Corners park and ride lots. Visit the link to read more about these shuttles.

📣MCTS Bus Stops - https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/04/30/summerfest-2024-shuttles-mcts-routes-schedules-fares-drop-offs/73511068007/
Milwaukee County Transportation System has added many new bus stops near the Summerfest grounds this year. Visit the linked article to learn more about another safe ride option and where these stops are located.

As always Uber, Lyft, or other ride share options will be available and we encourage you to use them when necessary. Be safe, be responsible, and enjoy these summer festivals!

ARC is back on the road, this time in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. We are so ready to share our programming and resources at the 22nd Annual IL School Safety Conference.

Visit the link below to watch/read about the highly popular Delta-8. Delta-8, sometimes known as "diet w**d" is largely unregulated in Wisconsin. There are no clearly defined policies which leads to many loopholes being discovered. Government regulation is struggling to keep up with innovation. Keep reading/watching through the link to learn more.

Delta-8 remains largely unregulated in Wisconsin Currently, there is no statewide age limit to purchase Delta 8 in the state.

We highly encourage you to check out this article from Spectrum News surrounding the va**ng industry in Wisconsin. Business owners in the industry have noticed significant growth over the last few years. Visit the link to learn more about the increase in sales and the health concerns that come with it. **ngawareness

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Interested in signing up for one of our upcoming virtual Narcan trainings?
Visit https://www.yourchoiceprevention.org/narcan-training
to access the zoom links to register. We hope to see you there!

It's not too late to register for tonight's virtual Narcan training.

Use this link to sign up:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqf-6qqD8tG9XsPzQ5APtJWPnhUDxk5YiR #/registration

We hope to see you there!

Read these 4 tips to help you have a safe and sober graduation!

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Happy Birthday Amanda! Have an amazing day!!!

Make sure to check out our final webinar of the 2024 Spring Series at www.yourchoiceprevention.org/webinars

Thank you to Shawano Middle School for hosting the ARC Prevention Team and our Wakeup Call Bedroom. Check out the coverage below from the local news station. If you are interested in getting more information about our Wake Up Call or other prevention programming contact us at [email protected].

Danger/Signs of adolescent substance use topic of Wednesday presentation SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – Addiction Resource Council (ARC) officials led an important discussion at Shawano Middle School on Wednesday night. The purpose of the presentation was to educate paren…

Next week! Register for free at www.yourchoiceprevention.org/webinars

Exposure to alcohol while the brain is still developing can lead to long-term emotional problems and difficulty with learning, planning and memory. This can ultimately limit a young person's ability to reach their full potential, including at school, study, or work.

For more information about the impact of alcohol on the brain, visit
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/.../niaaa-resources-alcohol-and...

Register for next Wednesday's webinar for free at www.yourchoiceprevention.org/webinars !

Underage drinking can detour academic success!
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so this is a great time to share with teens the negative side effects underage drinking can have on youths.

(per SAMHSA https://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov

Kick off our Spring Webinar Series next Wednesday! Registration is open at www.yourchoiceprevention.org/webinars and CEUs are available for purchase.

Are you struggling to imagine just how many 178,000 people dying each year from excessive alcohol use is? It is enough to fill the Rose Bowl Stadium twice. The proof is in the numbers.