Tag Archives: Drug Prevention

Do You Want to Join the Military?

Want to Join the Military? The United States military is brimming with opportunities for those that want to serve their country, and those opportunities offer a host of benefits too. How does one decide what branch of the military to join and what is the primary function of each branch? Here is a list of […]

Defensive Driving Schools in Houston, Texas

In a city the size of Houston, Texas, it is not uncommon for a driver to be faced with the need for a defensive driving school. Luckily, there are several from which to choose. These defensive driving schools offer classes everyday of the week, including weekends and also offer night classes, all taught by certified […]

How to Start a Youth Development Program

In April 1999, I was honored with being chosen by a local non-profit agency to become a youth development specialist. I was chosen because of my social work and teaching experience with young people. Each of the surrounding three counties in the Jacksonville, Florida, area were also initiating the program at the same time. We […]

Confessions of a Recovering Drug Addict

Let us draw the support of inspiration and salvation from the very heart of pain. – Sir Winston Churchill “The name is Hieronymus. I am addicted to recovery.” But this kind of revelation is not to be expected from one who is like Jerome. With beautiful hair and a boyish face, he exudes confidence, vibrancy, […]

Ideas for Year-Round Block and House Parties

How you moved into a new neighborhood but have yet to meet your neighbors or become friends with them? Have you lived on the same block for years, yet don’t know anything about any of your neighbors? In my neighborhood, all of us on my block do things together year-round, right where we live, be […]