Addiction Prevention Coalition

When one family member struggles with addiction, others may begin to wonder whether or not addiction is hereditary. While there are many factors that contribute to addiction, genes & family history are risk factors, so there may be a hereditary component. apcbham.org/is_-addiction_…

Today’s vaping devices are much more discreet and easy to conceal. Many even resemble household items or personal belongings that can easily go unnoticed. This allows teenagers to vape in secret and hide their nicotine use from their parents, teachers, and classmates. Link In Bio

It is time to stop glorifying alcohol and normalize sobriety. Sobriety is not always born from addiction. It is a choice that anyone can make for themselves at any time and for any reason. #progress #healing #recovery #prevention #addiction #sobriety #bhamrecovery #APCbham

Hey parents! There are things you can to help prevent your child from misusing drugs and alcohol. Check out our Parent Tool box for more information. apcbham.org/parent-tool-bo… #advice #mentalhealth #helping #hope #sober #soberlife #sobriety #bhamrecovery #APC #endaddictionbham

Join us on November 16th to hear from Steve and Pam Moore of The Moore Institute. This is one you don’t want to miss! #FamilySupportGroup #FSG #recovery #sobriety #prevention #recovery #soberlife  #bhamrecovery #Birmingham #APC #endaddictionbham

Join us as Roger Patteson, an Interventionist with Clear Path Interventions, and a person in long term recovery, shares his story with us. Roger also discusses what it is like to work with and support families with a loved one with a substance use disorder. #addiction #recovery

National Stress Awareness Day is particularly important for individuals in recovery because stress can be very harmful to your sobriety.Since stress is unavoidable it is important to be aware and prepared to deal with it.#NationalStressAwarenessDay #healing #recovery #prevention

🌟 TRICKY TEENS: From mental health to social media drug trends, this FREE webinar series covers important topics parents need to know about. #NowPartner #parentsupport #familysupport #birminghamalabama #PI #bhamnow #apcbham bhamnow.com/2023/11/01/par…

Happy Halloween from APC!We hope you have a SAFE and SOBER evening!#SoberHalloween #HappyHalloween #AUD #SUD #support #recovery #hope #jointhecoalition #soberlife #sobriety #bhamrecovery #Birmingham #APC #endaddictionbham

*New Episode This Week* Join us as Roger Patteson, an Interventionist with Clear Path Interventions, and a person in long term recovery, shares his story with us. Roger also discusses what it is like to work with and support families with a loved one with a substance use disorder

Social connections (supportive friends, family, neighbors, and community groups) help you to care for your children and yourself.All parents need emotional support.Who are the people in your circle of support?#CTF #supportsystem #parentingtip #support #SUD #AUD #recovery #hope

TODAY is DEA National TakeBack day! Visit #collection-locator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dea.gov/takebackday#co… to find a TakeBack location near you! Clean out your medicine cabinets & protect the ones you love! #TakeBackDay #prescriptiondrugs #progress #prevention #addiction #bhamrecovery #Birmingham #endaddictionbham

The choice to live drug free is yours! But remember this: Sharing prescription medication is dangers and illegal. Marijuana causes slower reflexes. Alcohol and sports don’t mix. Everybody is NOT vaping. Don’t do it! #RedRibbonWeek2023 #LiveDrugFree #BeKindToYourMind #advice

APC loves Alabama students and we want you to lead happy, healthy, fun and wonderful lives.We know that by making healthy choices, like staying drug free, you are more likely to live the best life for you. #RedRibbonWeek2023 #LiveDrugFree #BeKindToYourMind #sobriety #prevention

**New Blog** Since JUUL & other closed-pod system device brands have ceased production of their most popular flavors, it’s likely that any pods you obtain illegally will be counterfeit–they won’t be the real thing. apcbham.org/young-people-a…

Staying drug free means investing in your current & future health. You don’t have to use drugs to fit in. There are other ways to belong. Celebrate your uniqueness & show it to the world.#RedRibbonWeek2023 #LiveDrugFree #BeKindToYourMind #healing #recovery #prevention #addiction

By staying drug free you are showing others, & yourself, that you value yourself, your overall health, your community & your future. #RedRibbonWeek2023 #LiveDrugFree #BeKindToYourMind #SUD #support #recovery #hope #soberlife #sobriety #bhamrecovery #Birmingham #endaddictionbham

You may see schools handing out small red ribbons that you can pin on your shirt. Wearing the red ribbon symbolizes a commitment to living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, but where did the red ribbon come from, & what is the significance behind it? apcbham.org/the-history-be…

This year's Red Ribbon Week theme is Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free. This is a call to action to speak out in support of healthy choices and serves as a reminder that we are all empowered to shape the communities around us through positivity, bravery & strength.

Are you living each day in a way that supports the life you want? New lives aren’t built from old habits. #sobriety #prevention #recovery #soberlife  #bhamrecovery #Birmingham #APC #endaddictionbham