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Tina Fisher
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What is the Prevention Resource Center?
The Prevention Resource Center is a lending library offering alcohol, tobacco, and other drug information, parenting techniques, skills for building self-esteem, positive peer pressure and other resources dealing with community prevention issues. The Center provides books, pamphlets, brochures, and videos to the general public, agencies and community organizations. The Center coordinates a speaker's bureau, county prevention efforts and health fair exhibits in addition to offering technical and consultation prevention services. Through the ability to access information on a nation-wide computer network, the center is able to provide current statistical data, up-to-date publications and research.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does it cost anything to check materials out of the PRC?
A. No, the materials from the PRC are free of charge. Videos can be checked out for three days and written materials for a week.
Q. Can the PRC Coordinator come and do classes in our school regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs?
A. Yes, the Coordinator is certified to teach classes regarding signs & symptoms and effects of drugs.
Q. If I have a alcohol or drug problem or know someone that has a problem, can I call the PRC?
A. Yes, the PRC Coordinator will direct your call to the appropriate counselor. If the person does not want to talk to a counselor, the Coordinator will offer to mail information regarding the alcohol or drug problem.
Q. Can I have materials mailed to me regarding adolescent or adult drug use?
A. Yes, the PRC has several different brochures and pamphlets that are available.
Q. If a parent was concerned about their child, can they request materials from the PRC?
A. Yes, the PRC has materials that can help parents. The PRC Coordinator is a certified trained professional who can provide "Parent Training" classes.
What are some samples of the available resources?
Videos
Subject-ADDICTION
"The Addicted Brain", "Portrait of Addiction", "Hijacked Brain", "Continued Acts of Sabotage", "How to Sabotage Your Treatment Plan" and Brother Earl Series:"Street Talk" and "What Problem"
Pamphlets and Brochures
Tips for Teens Series: "Alcohol", "Marijuana", "Smoking", "Inhalants",
"Cocaine/Crack" and "AIDS"
The PRC is funded in part by the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
