Regional Prevention Program (RPP)

Did you know?

• Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. In 2016, 24 million Americans, age 12 and older, reported using the drug within the past month (SAMHSA).
• Among youth, heavy cannabis use is associated with cognitive problems and increased risk of mental illness (SAMHSA).
• Over the past two decades, hospital treatment admissions for marijuana have increased significantly, which coincides with the sharp rise in potency of marijuana (ONDCP).
• In our state, more youth use marijuana than any drug except alcohol. Marijuana also had, by far, the lowest perception of risk. In fact, fewer than 50% of youth in the state believed marijuana use is harmful (APNA 2018).

• July 4 Holiday weekend! Please stay safe! Don’t drink, use drugs, or use other substances, particularly if you plan to drive or go boating.
• Out of the Dark Coalition Meeting, July 9, Jonesboro
• Cross County Coalition Meeting, July 9
• Poinsett County Partners in Health Coalition Meeting, July 9, Harrisburg
• Tobacco Merchant Training, July 10, St. Bernard Auditorium, Jonesboro
• Cornerstone Coalition Meeting, July 11, Pocahontas
• CADCA Midyear, July 14 – 19, Dallas Texas

• Greene County Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force, July 15, Paragould Community Center
• Poinsett County Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force, July 16, Tyronza Community Center
• Crittenden County Coalition Meeting, July 17, West Memphis
• State Coordinating Council Meeting, July 18, Little Rock
• Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training, July 22 – 25, Jonesboro
• ATOD Town Hall Meeting, July 25, Black Rock
• ATOD Coalition Meeting, July 26, Walnut Ridge
• Tobacco Merchant Training, July 31, Blytheville, ANC College