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Welcome to the annual SAP District Council Conference at the Lancaster Lebanon IU 13 on February 19th, 2019. Check in starts at 7:45, and the conference begins at 8:00. As always, the conference will provide great speakers addressing the relevant issues facing SAP Teams today. Lunch will be on your own from 11:30 to 12:30 (more…) Schools and agencies wishing to add SAP (Student Assistance Program) team members should register the new team member to attend this three-day training. SAP training is a comprehensive training which results in certification for both the elementary and secondary level SAP program. SAP is the leading program of support in Pennsylvania for students K-12 and (more…) Schools and agencies wishing to add SAP (Student Assistance Program) team members should register the new team member to attend this three-day training. SAP training is a comprehensive training which results in certification for both the elementary and secondary level SAP program. SAP is the leading program of support in Pennsylvania for students K-12 and (more…)
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February 19, 2019
7:45 am - 3:30 pm
February 20, 2019
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
February 22, 2019
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
March 8, 2019
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
March 4, 2019
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
March 5, 2019
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
March 6, 2019
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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01 02 '19by Jennifer Grant “What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal…
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25 01 '19At Compass Mark, our goal is to make sure Lancaster and Lebanon County residents understand…
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25 01 '19Preventing drug and alcohol abuse in our county isn’t something that Compass Mark can tackle…
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25 01 '19Compass Mark offers numerous school-based prevention programs that serve kindergarten through 12th grade students in…
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20 12 '18“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year” But the Most Dangerous on U.S. Roadways For…
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20 12 '18You can give the gift of change that makes a difference this Holiday season. When…
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20 12 '18Make Healthier Choices this Year with Help from Compass Mark The holidays can be a…
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27 11 '18Thanks to the many generous donors who support Compass Mark’s mission to prevent addiction, Compass…
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Fetuses have THC receptors in their developing hearts and pancreases. This study blew researchers away- baby mice that had been exposed to THC in utero had 40% decreased heart function after birth, and 60% fewer beta cells in the pancreas. A type 1 diabetic would have no beta cells, so these mice surely have diabetes or other metabolic issues in their futures.
Combine these results with the fact that 10% of Canadian women surveyed report that they would use cannabis during pregnancy, and that 7% of pregnant American women have screened positive for cannabis, and we have something to be concerned about.
Study ties heart disease, diabetes to cannabis exposure in utero
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Just because it's legal, doesn't mean it's safe.Want to take a deep dive into the science of addiction prevention? This 4-day training in April- FREE- could enhance helping professionals' understanding of how to infuse addiction prevention strategies into their work.
Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training - Compass Mark
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This four-day, in-person training if free. If you are new to prevention, this is a great foundational course. However, the SAPST can be a great refresher even if you’ve been working in prevention fo...