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 …
Sunday, August 26, 2012
OASIS is gearing up for another year of supporting the healthy choices that most of our Stoughton youth are already making and also continuing to work at preventing local youth from using alcohol and other drugs.
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Sunday, August 26, 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. *** It is hard to believe that summer is coming to a close and it is time to go back to school. At OASIS we are gearing up for another great year of supporting the healthy choices that most of our Stoughton youth are already making and also continuing to work at preventing local youth from using alcohol and other drugs. Keep an eye on this column for information about youth substance use, prevention tips and strategies and other useful …
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 …
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 …
Sunday, February 19, 2012
A look at the top Stoughton Patch headlines from February 12 – February 18, 2012.
* Pre-Prom Event at Stoughton High Brings Fashion, Responsibility Together OASIS (Organizing Against Substances in Stoughton) sponsored a pre-prom event at Stoughton High School on February 13. The goal of the event, held for the second consecutive year, is to reduce youth substance abuse on Prom night. And have some fun—there was also a fashion show, with a group of students modeling the latest prom fashions. OASIS and SHS have tried to make the prom safer by requiring all those attending to sign a "Prom Contract" Read more by clicking here. --- * Soldier Stationed in Afghanistan Speaks with 2nd Graders at Stoughton’s South School [VIDEO] Lt. Col. John Lee of the Army National Guard recently spoke with second graders at the South …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Welcome to "About Town with Mark Snyder," a column that will keep you up to the minute with what's what, who's who and what's going on around town. If you see or hear something we could use here, let us know by sending an e-mail to pmpco@aol.com.
PRE-PROM EVENT BRINGS FASHION & RESPONSIBILITY TOGETHER: OASIS (Organizing Against Substances in Stoughton) sponsored a pre-prom event at Stoughton High School on February 13 and featured talks by social worker and OASIS Board member Dan Tarlin, Acting Police Chief Robert Devine and Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey, as well as opening remarks by SHS Principal Matt Colantonio. The goal of the event, held for the second consecutive year, is to reduce youth substance abuse onProm night. And have some fun—there was also a fashion show, with a group of students modeling the latest prom fashions. The event was hosted by Stephanie Patton, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator for Stoughton OASIS. They have tried to make the …
Monday, February 13, 2012
Cigarette smoking continues to decline among adolescents, according to the annual Monitoring the Future survey, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Monday, February 13, 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. *** Good news came again in December 2011 regarding cigarette use by teenagers in America. Cigarette smoking continues to decline among adolescents. The annual Monitoring the Future survey, funded by the …
Stephanie Patton
12:01 pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for tips on how to talk to your teen about this issue? Visit the OASIS website for some great resources! www.stoughtonoasis.org more ›