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Discard Expired Prescription Medications
The proper disposal of prescription medication can be a protective measure that not only saves a ...
Raising Awareness About Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol Awareness Month raises public awareness about the risks associated with alcohol misuse.
Take Control of Your Stress
Take Control. Stress is inevitable, but how you respond is in your hands.
Find Balance: Nine Alcohol Free Coping Strategies
Nine healthy strategies for managing stress without the use of alcohol.
Staying Safe in the Heat: Alcohol vs. Water
Recommendations to avoid the risk of dehydration in the hot summer heat.
Prevention Starts with You
The Marine Corps is strengthening its efforts to prevent harmful behaviors across the board – inc...
Use YouCanQuit2 Text Message Programs to Break Free From Tobacco
YouCanQuit2 offers two text message programs to assist in your journey to quit using tobacco.
Safely Dispose of Leftover and Expired Prescription Drugs on Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on October 28 across the United States.
Drinking Alcohol Can Interfere with Your Fitness Goals
It’s a personal choice to drink alcoholic beverages. Is drinking “empty” calories worth the negat...
Spotlight on Prime for Life
Prime for Life (PFL) program has allowed Marines and attached Sailors to explore, reflect, and wo...
Sharing Meds is Riskier Than You Think
Sharing medication seems like it can be harmless, but it is both illegal and dangerous.
Facing Changes? Tackle Them Like a Champ!
Five tips to assist in tackling change like a champ.
The Alcohol Screening Program Will Restart in June 2023
The United States Marine Corps will resume testing and reporting for the Alcohol Screening Progra...
Prescription Drug Take Back Day and Awareness
The Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commi...
Psychedelics for Breakfast: The Rise of Micro-dosing
Most people want to reduce anxiety, improve concentration and problem solving, and be more creati...
Not a Marine Corps Ball Tradition
Driving under the influence of alcohol puts everyone at risk: you, your passengers, and everyone ...
How to Party Safely
One night at a nightclub, a former student at a public university in Kentucky realized that a dru...
Binge Drinking: What You Need to Know and How to Prevent It
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines binge drinking as a patter...
Don't Turn Holiday Cheers into Holiday Tears
We all want to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the holidays. Unfortunately, during this season, peopl...
Fentanyl: The Little Devil
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid prescribed for severe pain relief, led to what President Trump calls...
PCS Season is a Great Time to Clean Out your Medicine Cabinet
As you prepare to move this summer, make sure you take some time to organize and clean out your m...