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 It’s hard to believe that we are already approaching our 4th annual candlelight vigil. Safe Harbor and Paul Pratt Memorial Library welcome all who have been impacted and/or have lost a loved one to addiction to join us on August 31, 2021. This year’s vigil will be held on the evening of International Overdose Awareness Day-a global event aiming to reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and acknowledge the grief felt by friends and families while raising overdose awareness. Community members are welcome to gather from 6:45-8:00pm together at Cohasset’s Town Common.
 The vigil will include words of guidance, loss and hope delivered by Pastor Karen Bailey-Francois, Molly Murphy, Deb Flannagan, Katie Boudreau, and Michael Duggan. Additional inspiration through youth performances by Lizzy Power and Madeline Clark. We will remember those who have been lost to any kind of substance misuse, uplift our loved ones left behind, and acknowledge the strength and perseverance of the many among us struggling with addiction.
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In preparation, we invite family members who have lost a loved one, to email pictures to Laurie Pearson at Lpearson@cohassetma.org. Pictures will be displayed throughout the evening, as a way of remembering those we have lost.
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Youth Ambassadors Program Expected to Hit Capacity!
Now is the time to talk to your 7th-12th grader about the many benefits of participating in the Youth Ambassadors program. Registration is open now through August 27th (mandatory training on August 29th, 10am to 3pm), or until we reach capacity, but spaces are filling up fast so please don't hesitate!
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 The Cohasset Youth Ambassadors program is open to all students in grades 7-12 who attend Cohasset Public Schools, or live in Cohasset and attend private schools outside of Cohasset. To learn more about this great opportunity for students to promote good peer choices, while demonstrating leadership, please click here. |
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Cohasset Represented at CADCA's 2021 Mid-Year Conference
 Representing Cohasset, 4 participants in Safe Harbor's Youth Ambassadors program attended CADCA’s 2021 week-long Virtual Mid-Year Conference last week learning skills about post COVID rise of house parties and how to prevent them from coming to your town, advancing equity through a youth lens and more.
Youth Ambassadors are looking forward to talking about what they have learned with their peers and applying these tips to help make a greater impact in Cohasset.
To learn more about CADCA, please click here.
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Sacklers Agree To Pay $4B For Role In Opioid Crisis
(Mass. will get $90m for addiction programs)
By Priyanka Dayal McCluskey, The Boston Globe, July 2021
 “Massachusetts, in 2018, was the first state to sue Purdue executives. In the suit, Healey accused them of aggressively marketing their powerful pills and misleading physicians and patients about the risks of opioids in order to increase their profits. The lawsuit alleged that Purdue, the maker of OxyContin, had contributed to the overdose-related deaths of more than 670 Massachusetts residents who were prescribed the company’s drugs since 2009.”
Please CLICK HERE to continue…
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Hidden In Plain Sight
Interactive, Virtual, Mock Teen Bedroom
Recommended for adult parents/caregivers.
Sponsored by Southern Providence County (SPC) Regional Coalition
Courtesy of our friends at SPC Regional Coalition, ‘Hidden In Plain Sight’ provides parents/caregivers an interactive, virtual way to explore a mock teenager bedroom.
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Exploring the bedroom will enable you to spot signs of possible substance use. Room décor, hidden compartments, clothing and items are located in the room to conceal substance misuse and other risky behaviors. Finding signs in your teen’s room does not always mean your teen is engaging in risky behaviors but it can be the start of a constructive conversation.
Please CLICK HERE to continue to the virtual interactive mock bedroom.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Hit Highest Number Recorded-CDC Data Shows
By Maggie Fox, CNN July, 2021
 “Drug overdose deaths rose by close to 30% in the United States in 2020, hitting the highest number ever recorded, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported (July 14, 2021). More than 93,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020, according to provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. That’s a 29.4% increase from the 72,151 deaths projected for 2019.”
Please CLICK HERE to continue…
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Live Webinar: Parents Can't Stop What They Don't Know
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 2:00pm-3:30pm
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Hosted by Operation Parent, “Parents Can’t Stop What They Don’t Know” promises to be a highly engaging session that will feature cutting-edge information about “new” developments and product trends in the world of underage drinking.
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This interactive session features hot topics like how Alcopops are marketed to youth using cool names like Twisted Tea or Rick’s Spiked Mandarin Lime, bright colors, and added sweeteners; new products on the market; tips to prepare you to identify Alcopops from similar non-alcoholic drinks kids like; and federal and state action to keep these dangerous products out of the hands of youth.
Learning objectives
- How alcoholic beverages appeal and are marketed to youth.
- How adults can identify them from non-alcoholic beverages and keep themselves informed of what’s on the market.
- How you can get involved & keep these dangerous products out of youth’s hands.
Registration required. Please CLICK HERE to register.
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4th Annual Overdose Awareness Day Vigil
Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 6:45pm-8pm
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For more information, please click here.
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st annually, that aims to raise awareness about overdose while reducing the stigma of drug-related death. To Learn more, please visit overdoseday.com
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