make a difference: talk to your child about alcohol
Make a difference: talk to your child about alcohol The average age when youth first try alcohol is 11 years for boys and 13 years for girls. By age 14, 41% of children have had least one drink. Alcohol use is very dangerous for young people and it is crucial to help your child avoid [...]
energy drinks are risky business
Ah, energy drinks. They seem to be everywhere these days and consumed by adults and youth alike. Take a trip to the convenience store to see the many vibrantly designed cans with intriguing names to choose from. There is no doubt that these companies are marketing to youth. Unfortunately, youths may not realize they [...]
Project sticker shock makes it’s way to new liquor store RJ’s
Team Foco yo has brought Project Sticker Shock to the southeast Fort Collins! Project Sticker Shock provides messaging about the consequences of adults buying alcohol for minors and spreads this important message to hundreds of liquor store customers. This time around, we added a new spin to project sticker shock: RJ’s Wine, Liquor, and Spirits recruited young ladies that play for [...]
got drugs?
Turn in your unused or expired household prescription/over-the-counter medication for safe disposal. The DEA is hosting a nationwide national take back day for unused prescription drugs on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Why participate in National Take Back Day? Teens abuse prescription drugs more than any illicit drug except marijuana—more than cocaine, heroin, and [...]
National Geographic following our own Scoot around?
Yes it’s true. National Geographic is here in Fort Collins filming a documentary about the Medical Marijuana Dispensary issue. Two weeks ago they contacted us about filming and we have agreed. They will be following key stakeholders from both sides of the issue through November 1st when the ballot results come in. They made a [...]
