Hi my name is Ozzy Mac. This is my story of Substance Abuse and finding new hobbies for healthy coping. So a little about me: I grew up in American Fork. I am the oldest of three, I have two younger sisters. My family life was a little different. My mom worked a lot at … Continue reading Hobbies for Healthy Coping
How to Be Resilient
Wondering how to be resilient? Resilience is having a solution-focused approach to overcoming obstacles and challenges leads to greater well being - this can aid in both prevention of substance use disorders and in recovery. How to be resilient Resilience is a powerful tool to have, but it isn’t something you can buy on Amazon. … Continue reading How to Be Resilient
When it Comes to Youth Using Drugs – Most Don’t
According to the 2017 Student Health and Risk Prevention Survey, students in Utah County believed that about 18% of all students had used alcohol in the past 30 days. If they have a grade with 100 students, teens believe 18 of them are drinking. That seems like a lot of teens are drinking! The reality … Continue reading When it Comes to Youth Using Drugs – Most Don’t
How to Prevent Bullying
What is bullying Bullying is defined as … “an intentional act that causes harm to others, and may involve verbal harassment, verbal or non-verbal threats, physical assault, stalking, or other methods of coercion such as manipulation, blackmail, or extortion. It is aggressive behavior that intends to hurt, threaten or frighten another person. An imbalance of … Continue reading How to Prevent Bullying
How to Make Good Friends
Making friends is super important for your social health. It can sometimes be challenging to get to know people and move from knowing them into a friendship. First, let's talk about what makes a good friend. It's important to be a good friend, and look for qualities of a good friend in the people we … Continue reading How to Make Good Friends