Monday, June 17, 2013
OASIS on the Move: A Year in Review for OASIS, Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton.
The following is from the OASIS group (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton): June is a time for celebrations, ending and beginning new cycles and opportunities for reflection. At OASIS we are celebrating nine years of substance abuse prevention work! We also took a look back at our year. Here is a sampling of some of the things we accomplished in 2012/2013: Coming soon......OASIS plans and initiatives for next year! To learn more about our work or get involved, visit our website: www.stoughtonoasis.org; find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/stoughtonoasis; or follow us on Twitter @StoughtonOASIS. ***
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
OASIS on the MOVE: The Stoughton Police report that a large number of items have been dropped off at the Prescription Drug Disposal kiosk at the police station which cannot be accepted. Here's a reminder of what can be dropped off at this kiosk.
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Wednesday, February 20
The following is from the OASIS group (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton): The Prescription Drug Disposal kiosk at the Stoughton Police station has been getting a lot of use lately. This is great news - the more you use the drop box to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription medication, the less chance there is for those drugs to be misused. The kiosk is available in the lobby of the Police Station 24/7 for the disposal of medication, no questions asked. However, as the box is getting more use, OASIS and the Police Department want to remind people about the kinds of things that CAN and CANNOT be disposed of in the kiosk. Please dispose of your: Please DO NOT dispose of the following: If you do have needles / sharps, you can …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
“Persistent [marijuana] use was associated with neuropsychological decline broadly across domains of functioning,” according to a recent Duke University study.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is written by Dan Tarlin, a clinical social worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Westwood Lodge Hospital, where he directs the Partial Hospital Programs for children, adolescents, and adults. He has been working in the field for over twenty years and is a charter member of OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** A Duke University study on the impact of marijuana use was published recently (click here for the study) and it concludes that regular use of the drug is harmful to cognitive abilities. The abstract of the …
Monday, September 17, 2012
Find out what "We Are U-Knighted for a Healthy Stoughton" is all about.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
The following is another column from OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton), a coalition of representatives from: the Stoughton Youth Commission, Schools, Police, District Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Court, Chamber of Commerce, Local Clergy, as well as various agencies within the community. *** Have you seen this sticker (posted in the media gallery)? If you haven’t seen the “We Are U-Knighted for a Healthy Stoughton” stickers around town, keep your eyes peeled. They may be coming soon to an organization or business near you! But what is We Are U-Knighted? Currently, in Stoughton, we have two large prevention coalitions. One is Organizing Against Substances in Stoughton (OASIS), founded in 2004, to address youth substance …
Monday, June 11, 2012
OASIS on the Move: The summer months provide a prime opportunity for teens to make unhealthy choices. What can be done to make sure this isn't the case?
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Monday, June 11, 2012
The following is another column from OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton), a coalition of representatives from: the Stoughton Youth Commission, Schools, Police, District Attorney’s Office, Juvenile Court, Chamber of Commerce, Local Clergy, as well as various agencies within the community. *** With students out of school and parents at work, the summer months provide a prime opportunity for teens to make unhealthy choices. What can parents do about it, though? Here are some tips: Remember, the Parents who host, lose the most: Don't be a party to teenage drinking. ***
Monday, May 14, 2012
Common products found around the home can be used to get a “household high.” Know the warning signs if you think your child is “huffing.”
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Monday, May 14, 2012
The following is written by Dan Tarlin of OASIS. Tarlin is a clinical social worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Westwood Lodge Hospital, where he directs the Partial Hospital Programs for children, adolescents, and adults. He has been working in the field for over twenty years and is a charter member of OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** If you thought the only drugs endangering young people are found on street corners, think again. Some of the most lethal drugs are items you probably have around your house or that they can buy at a …
Monday, March 26, 2012
You can bring your unused medications to the police station, where it can now be properly disposed. No questions asked.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Hello, my name is Karen Hall and I wanted to introduce myself. Some of you know me as the Youth Commission Director and some of you know me as the Council on Aging Director (I wear many hats). A select few also know me as MOM. My third (tenth) hat is co-chair of the O.A.S.I.S. community coalition. As you get to know and hear the many different voices of O.A.S.I.S. you see we each bring something unique to the coalition and to Stoughton. In both aspects of my work I see people doing amazing things: working, volunteering, taking care of family (both young and wise) cleaning off cars in October. In our mad rush we sometimes have projects that we never get to or forget about on a regular basis. My goal for this piece to remind you to …
Monday, March 12, 2012
The final part of a two part series dealing with marijuana.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
The following is written by Dan Tarlin of OASIS. Dan Tarlin is a clinical social worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Westwood Lodge Hospital, where he directs the Partial Hospital Programs for children, adolescents, and adults. He has been working in the field for over twenty years and is a charter member of OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** Marijuana Series Part 2 – How Do I Know if I Have a Marijuana Problem? Last column I tried to rebut some of the common arguments of the pro-hemp forces. While marijuana is not as dangerous as opiates …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
A letter to the editor from OASIS thanking the community for its support at the Safe Prom Event held at Stoughton High School in February.
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
This edition of OASIS on the Move is written by Kayla Bagley. Kayla is doing a PR internship with OASIS through Bridgewater State College. Kayla is a former SHS student. *** The Oasis Coalition is proud to announce that during the Safe Prom Event on Monday, February 13, 2012, 110 Safe Prom Contracts were signed. Hopefully, this means that at least 110 conversations took place between seniors and their parents about alcohol and other drugs, and family expectations. We would like to a give a big thanks to everyone who made this event possible, the SHS administration and faculty, local businesses, and the students and their parents. A special thanks to OASIS coalition members for their hard work in planning and staffing this event, offering…
Monday, February 27, 2012
Debunking some common pro-marijuana myths.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
The following is written by Dan Tarlin of OASIS. Dan Tarlin is a clinical social worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Westwood Lodge Hospital, where he directs the Partial Hospital Programs for children, adolescents, and adults. He has been working in the field for over twenty years and is a charter member of OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** Marijuana Series Part 1 – Is Marijuana Dangerous? Marijuana is the most commonly-used illegal drug in the US, used by over 25 million Americans in the past year according to the National Institute on …
Longtime Resident
9:51 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wouldn't it make more sense to combine the presciption disposal/sharps disposal to one location? It would make it easier for those who have trouble getting around to dispose of their stuff safely. more ›