CROSSROADS’ AWARDED YOUTH-LED PREVENTION GRANT “Prevention Program Gets a Boost” MENTOR, OH (August 31, 2017) – Crossroads has been awarded a $22,500 youth-led prevention grant from the Prevention Action Alliance; one of four grants issued throughout the state totaling $114,000. “Every day our youth are bombarded with messages that portray teens like them as
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August 9, 2017
How to Talk to Your Teen About the Risks of Partying
Ways to talk to your teen about partying Although addiction affects the entire demographic spectrum, there are certain demographics that are more susceptible to addiction than others. In fact, when it comes to addiction susceptibility, youths are widely seen as the most susceptible of all for a number of reasons. For one thing, youths are
July 6, 2017
Why ‘Just Say No’ Doesn’t Work
Why ‘Just Say No’ Doesn’t Work Whether we like it or not, substance abuse and addiction are part of the global zeitgeist. People of all ages, genders, ethnic groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, and beliefs can and have fallen prey to the addictive power of alcohol or drugs. In fact, current estimates are that over 50,000
May 22, 2017
Crossroads Catches Compliant Retailers – “Recognizing Distributors of Excellence”
Crossroads Catches Compliant Retailers – “Recognizing Distributors of Excellence” MENTOR, OH (May 22, 2017) – Crossroads in conjunction with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department recently performed underage drinking law compliance checks on 188 establishments selling beer, wine and alcohol. The checks were executed by an underage informant who attempts to buy beer or wine. Retailers who do not
February 7, 2017
How to Avoid Triggers and Bad Influences During This Year
Staying away from bad influences in 2017 As the calendar turns another page and 2017 makes it start, we are yet again faced with the infinite possibilities for what may come. The New Year could hold a change of career or a promotion at work. It could be the year you find the love of
