AMERICANS OVER 50 are using narcotic pain pills in surprisingly high numbers, and many are becoming addicted. While media attention has focused on younger people buying illegal opioids on the black market, dependence can also start with a legitimate prescription from a doctor: A well-meant treatment for knee surgery or chronic back troubles is often the path […]
Congratulations! High School diploma’s are being handed out in communities near and far this time of year. Here are a few tips to share with a recent graduate! Article written by: Ted Spiker Time-wise, the transition from high school to college may only span a few months. But the big bridge—the one in which the […]
Two times each year the SACK Coalition and the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Coborn’s Pharmacy in Mora. The most recent event was held on April 29th and just under 50 pounds of drugs were collected! Drugs collected from National Take Back Day […]
“Sticker Shock”, and annual activity held at Mora’s North Country Bottle Shop took place on Thursday, May 25th just ahead of Memorial Day festivities, graduations and other celebration as a reminder of the legal consequences of hosting or serving alcohol to minors. SACK Coalition members, Christine Sand, Sandy Juettner, and Brian Smith were on hand […]
With graduation approaching and summer weddings and other events imminent, its a good time to review our local Social Host Ordinance. Under Minnesota law, it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years to possess any alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume it at a place other than the household of […]
By Gemma Hartley – May 11, 2017 – unstuck.com How is it that some people try again and again, while others get perpetually stuck at the first roadblock? The difference is resilience — an adaptive trait that enables us to bounce back when faced with difficulties. Resilience doesn’t mean we escape feelings of pain and hardship, […]