It’s no secret that alcohol affects our brains. For many of us, enjoying an occasional drink while socializing can be a welcome relief after a stressful day or a nice way to kick off the weekend. However, when it comes to alcohol consumption, the growing evidence of its negative effects is undeniable. Excessive drinking for…
DetailsSource: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/drug-abuse/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drugs Research shows that the main reason that kids don’t use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is because of their parents — because of their positive influence and because they know it would disappoint them. That’s why it is so important that parents build a strong relationship with their kids and talk to them about…
DetailsOver the last three decades, much progress has been made to support domestic violence victims and survivors, to hold abusers accountable, and to create and update legislation to further those goals.
This Labor Day, Tampa Bay Monitoring Wants You to Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will partner with law enforcement nationwide during the 2017 Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign from August 16 through September 4. The 2017 enforcement campaign includes the…
DetailsThis July Fourth, Tampa Bay Monitoring Wants You to Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Source: NHTSA Tips to Prevent Drunk Driving Designate a sober driver ahead of time before you start the party. If you become intoxicated, do not drive for ANY reason. Call a taxi/uber, phone a sober friend or family member,…
DetailsNHTSA’s new SaferRide app will help keep drunk drivers off our roads by allowing users to identify their location and call a taxi or friend to pick them up. Available for Android devices on Google Play, and Apple devices on the iTunes store. Spread the word about SaferRide. An app to get them home safely:…
DetailsAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, “More than 60 percent of those with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia will wander, and if a person is not found within 24 hours, up to half of individuals who wander will suffer serious injury or death.” That is a frightening statistic for anyone who has a loved one…
DetailsUnited States Crisis Hotlines If you or a love one are in a mental health crisis or if you or any other person believe you may be in danger, the resources below can provide immediate assistance. Emergency: 911 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)…
DetailsLife is a series of choices, and our lives are often defined by those we make – and others that are made for us. Here are some effective ways to work on your wellness. [sc_button centered=”1″ link=”http://tampabaymonitoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Poster-31-Ways-to-Work-on-Your-Wellness_0.pdf” text=”Download (.pdf)”][sc_button centered=”1″ link=”http://tampabaymonitoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Poster-31-Ways-to-Work-on-Your-Wellness_0.pdf” text=”Download (.pdf)”]
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