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🌸The Poe Center is offering our program, Exploring Garden Seasons, to homeschool groups this spring on May 6th, from 10 am- 1 pm, at $12.50 per child! 🌸 Check out our website for additional info: #PoePrevention" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">poehealth.org/event/homescho…

Do the youth in your community know that most of their peers don’t use substances? Learn about social norms: hidta.org/adapt/preventi… #SubstanceUseAndMisusePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth #MyPreventionStory

Looking for more tips and tricks on growing your food, exercising, eating nutritiously, and information about family conversation starters and protective factors? Follow us on instagram @ poe_center, we share weekly tips on staying healthy as a family! ow.ly/qV1Q50VOQ2p #PoeFit

Family support is a key factor in preventing youth from using substances. Try one of your child's hobbies to increase quality time or learn a new skill! You can also start a new hobby together. #PoePrevention

Know the difference! Nicotine pouches are NOT the same as treatments for smoking cessation. Cessation treatments, used to help people quit nicotine, such as patches, gum, or lozenges, deliver nicotine in a slow and controlled manner. Nicotine pouches contain 2-12mg of nicotine. At doses higher than 6 mg, users are absorbing more nicotine than found in traditional smokeless tobacco products. Smokeless doesn't mean harmless.#PoePrevention" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ow.ly/I1QT50YvzEA#Po…

DYK? Talking to youth about underage drinking and taking action to prevent it is the biggest factor in whether or not the youth will use alcohol below the age of 21. Learn more at:poehealth.org/educational-to… #PoePrevention

Hey y'all! Did you know? Our expert educators share more garden tips, recipes, and family activity ideas over on YouTube. Come check out @ThePoeCenter to eat from your garden and connect with loved ones through cooking and gardening. ow.ly/sAF850Y3Tue #PoeFit

Looking for more tips and tricks on growing your food, exercising, eating nutritiously, and information about family conversation starters and protective factors? Follow us on instagram @ poe_center, we share weekly tips on staying healthy as a family! ow.ly/qV1Q50VOQ2p #PoeFit

Flavors are a top reason why young people begin using cigarettes and vapes. This is why we see youth using menthol flavored tobacco products at disproportionally high rates. This can lead to strong, long-lasting addictions forming from a young age. ow.ly/QeyV50Ys1lG #PoePrevention

Hey y'all! Did you know? Our expert educators share more garden tips, recipes, and family activity ideas over on YouTube. Come check out @ThePoeCenter to eat from your garden and connect with loved ones through cooking and gardening. ow.ly/sAF850Y3Tue #PoeFit

One way to prevent teens from drinking is to cut off easy access to alcohol. Unfortunately, right now most teens report that it is easy to get alcohol. Almost 72% of teens who drink get alcohol without having to pay for it. Learn more consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0389-… #PoePrevention

Looking for a fun AND educational summer-camp experience for your child - where health is the heart of the experience? Check out Camp PlayWELL, hosted by the Poe Center at our Raleigh location. Learn more and register: poehealth.org/camp-playwell/ #PoePrevention

DYK? Every day, more than 9,000 children and young adults begin experimenting with prescription drugs. Learn how to limit their access by locking your medications. poehealth.org/medicationsafe… #PoePrevention

Looking for more tips and tricks on growing your food, exercising, eating nutritiously, and information about family conversation starters and protective factors? Follow us on instagram @ poe_center, we share weekly tips on staying healthy as a family! ow.ly/qV1Q50VOQ2p #PoeFit

In 2023, the CDC reported that male suicide rates were four times higher than female rates. Help reduce mental health stigma by encouraging open communication. It's okay to need help. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7. #PoePrevention

Hey y'all! Did you know? Our expert educators share more garden tips, recipes, and family activity ideas over on YouTube. Come check out @ThePoeCenter to eat from your garden and connect with loved ones through cooking and gardening. ow.ly/sAF850Y3Tue #PoeFit

March is National Women’s History Month. Did you know that secondhand smoke disproportionately harms women? Of all deaths attributable to secondhand smoke, 47% occur among women. #PoePrevention" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ow.ly/o4Wc50Yo9Oh#Po…

What's a good way to spend time as a family and get energy out? A dance party! Bust out those moves and giggle together. #PoePrevention

Family game night can be fun AND educational! Involving young family members creates opportunities to listen to rules, take turns with others, and experience healthy frustration. This helps build life-long skills. #PoePrevention

It's National Eating Disorder Awareness Week! Join us in acknowledging that people aren't defined by their appearance. Reduce stigma of eating disorders by complimenting personality traits, not physical appearances. #SpreadKindess #NEDAW #PoePrevention