Prevention Resource Center

The use of Cannabis increases the risk of heart disease and strokes significantly. Additionally, it’s properties cause blood pressure to rise, making it damaging to a persons cardiovascular system.

Reach out to El paso Advocates For Prevention for your FREE Deterra Bags if you need to dispose of any of the medications listed below:
APADAZ, HYSINGLA ER, NORCO, REPREXAIN, VICODIN, VICODIN ES, VICODIN HP, VICOPROFEN, ZOHYDRO ER

contact: [email protected]

With summer kicking off, we know many teens and recent graduates are having fun and celebrating their milestones. We encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly and think twice about the serious consequences of underage drinking while still making the best memories!

Men's mental health is not often talked about; here are some ways to create change this month:
Start a conversation
Share community resources
Create safe environments

For more information visit NAMI

Comorbidity, or the presence of two or more disorders at once, can make a person’s mental health experiences and treatment more complex. Learn more about the groups more likely to experience these at:
https://www.nami.org/mental-health-by-the-numbers/

Feeling stuck is normal. Find a better path forward by turning to healthy habits and resources.

Most people adopt drinking alcohol as a way to cope with stress because it was normalized in the home, but you don’t have to go down that path.

Be the first to stand up and choose healthier alternatives. You are the inspiration for those who look up to you to live a sober life!

The El Paso Advocates for Prevention Coalition, PRC, Padres, and the Rural Youth Prevention Program proudly held their first Health and Wellness Fair in the Fort Hancock rural community. The event was a great success, bringing together many families who received valuable information, resources, and support from community partners offering services throughout the rural counties.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the Fort Hancock Commissioner’s Office and all the organizations that came out to support our efforts in Fort Hancock. Your partnership and commitment to our rural communities helped make this event meaningful and impactful for the families we serve.

Practicing self-care supports the mental health of you and your loved ones. Consider taking 5 minutes to use the Check-In tool to better understand what may be impacting your mood and to receive helpful resources at TurnToSupportsTX.org

Chronic lung conditions as a result of smoking impact the health of elastic sacs in the lungs. This damage can lead to severe shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, and wheezing.

Some conditions include:

Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease