National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
At Compass Mark, our goal is to make sure Lancaster and Lebanon County residents understand addiction and its impact on our community, and to share our best resources for prevention. Every January, our mission is further reinforced by a national…
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It Takes a Village
Preventing drug and alcohol abuse in our county isn’t something that Compass Mark can tackle alone — it takes a village. Just as recovering from substance abuse takes a support team, keeping our communities informed and making healthy decisions requires…
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Compass Mark and PR Students Team Up
Compass Mark offers numerous school-based prevention programs that serve kindergarten through 12th grade students in our community. Now, thanks to the hard work of Public Relations majors at Millersville University, we’re one step closer to serving more students at the…
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Driving Under the Influence at a High During the Holiday Season
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year” But the Most Dangerous on U.S. Roadways For most of us, the holiday season is a joyful time spent with friends and family. But, did you know that it’s also one of the…
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Give the Gift of Prevention
You can give the gift of change that makes a difference this Holiday season. When you finish the year with a gift to Compass Mark, you’re making an investment in prevention programs that are delivering long-term impact in the community.…
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What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
Make Healthier Choices this Year with Help from Compass Mark The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for those who’ve lost a loved one to addiction. It can also be a challenging time for people currently experiencing addiction or…
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Leaders of Future Generations Program: Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Thanks to the many generous donors who support Compass Mark’s mission to prevent addiction, Compass Mark is planning a new initiative that will make a big difference at three local schools. Compass Mark recently combined the Future Generations after-school program…
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Joining Forces Takes on Drug Abuse in Lancaster County
Strength comes in numbers. That’s the concept behind Lancaster County Joining Forces, a collection of organizations and individuals working to save lives and help neighbors who are struggling with addiction. This fall, as part of the fight against the opioid…
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Are You Ready for the Great American Smokeout?
This November, thousands of smokers across the country will start their journey toward a smoke-free life during the Great American Smokeout. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this event challenges people to quit tobacco for a day and hopefully longer.…
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A Modern, Scientific View of Addiction
People struggling with substance abuse were once, and sometimes still are, judged harshly. Today, we know addiction is a disease, just as cancer, diabetes and other common ailments are. The National Institute of Drug Abuse, respected institutions like the American…
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