The Coalition provides FREE prevention products to students, families and schools. Our staff prevention specialists are also equipped to bring engaging, informational activities and speak to groups of all sizes, either in person or virtually.
Purpose: To monitor containers to detect unauthorized use
To Use: Place the strip on the bottle or container lid. Check regularly to monitor .
Benefit: Allows adults to know if youth have opened products. Provides kids with a deterrent. Tamper-resistant tape also provides an excuse for youth who are pressured by friends to take alcohol, marijuana, nicotine products or medication from home.
Purpose: Test if youth have used alcohol, nicotine, or marijuana recently.
To Use: Dip test in urine and wait for result (specific instructions on each pack)
Benefit: As a prevention strategy, parents can let their children know they have test strips to be used if substance use is suspected. Youth, knowing that their parents have test strips, are deterred by providing a reason to avoid use. Youth who are looking to regain trust can offer their parents test strips for random use, proving they are avoiding drugs and alcohol.
Purpose: To test pill or powered substance for the presence of fentanyl.
To Use: Mix a small amount of the substance into water. Place test strip in liquid, wait for results (specific instructions on packet)
Benefit: Know before consuming a substance if it contains fentanyl, a potentially lethal drug.
Purpose: Reduce stress and anxiety through focused breathing
To Use:
Side 1- Trace the shape and follow breathing instructions.
Side 2- Use the card as a guide and practice square or box breathing.
Benefit: The cards guide one through exercises which slow breathing and heart rates which helps reduce stress and anxiety.
Purpose: To safely store medication and/or cannabis products
To Use: Unlock with key and lift the gray latch. To lock push the lid closed.
Benefit: Provides kids with a deterrent and removes access to these products. Also prevents accidental poisonings and misuse.
Purpose: To dispose of medication liquid or pills at home.
To Use: Add water until 2/3 vial is full. Empty powder pack into vial, replace cap and shake for 30 seconds. Discard in trash.
Benefit: Disposing of medication prevents accidental poisoning and misuse. Proper disposal keeps medications out of our water supply.
Are you interested in having the Huron Valley Community Coalition speak at your event? With our commitment to building healthy and drug-free communities, particularly for youth, we have the expertise to educate and inspire your audience. Contact us today for more information on how we can contribute to your event.