California's Marijuana Ordinance
As of October 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed in place The Medical Marijuana Regulation &Safety Act that allows local government within the state to legalize distribution of marijuana within...
View Article5 Things You Should Know about Prop 64
Proponents of Prop 64 argue that the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) is about social justice and decriminalization because they know these are important issues for minorities and communities of...
View ArticleRAD Presents Communities Talk! SGV Townhall Series
Alcohol remains the most commonly used drug among teenagers, and recreational use of marijuana and prescription drugs among teens is also on the rise according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
View Article5 Tips for a Safe Holiday Season
This Holiday season, Rethinking Alcohol and Other Drugs (RAD) reminds you to plan ahead for a safe holiday season. Reports show that the me period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day includes some...
View ArticleDon’t Test Your Luck this St. Patrick’s Day: DRIVE SOBER
This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Rethinking Alcohol and Other Drugs (RAD) is partnering up with local businesses in the San Gabriel Valley on a Public Awareness Campaign to help prevent drunk driving...
View ArticleGet rid of your old drugs, find a safe disposal site near you
Why should I get rid of my unused or expired prescription drugs?Prescription drugs are medications prescribed by health care providers to help treat diseases and relieve pain, but they can be dangerous...
View ArticleSeptember is Recovery Month: What You Need to Know
Millions of people struggle with substance addictions each year. The National Survey on Drug Use and Mental Health found that 8.5 percent of the US population had a substance dependence or abuse...
View ArticleApril Awareness
The month of April is nationally recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month. It's an important opportunity to increase the awareness of alcohol misuse and abuse, prevent use among youth, and encourage...
View ArticleMay-Hightlighting our Youth
While wrapping up the school year and ending many month long projects, RAD has decided to dedicate the month of May to our youth. During this month’s blog post, you will be able to see how much work...
View ArticleJune Bloom
June was filled with many emotions and hurdles which were overwhelming to many people. It is safe to say that the month of June could be perceived as the revelation of the undeniable truth of long...
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