Author of Cereal Explained? Communications Director & Adjunct Prof! Digital Design & Visual Storytelling Enthusiast!
North Platte
Joined August 2013
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Let your child know they should only take medicine given by a trusted adult.
#PreventionMatters #positivepreventionpoints
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Mental illness and substance use disorders often occur together (co-occurring disorders / dual diagnosis), because they share overlapping risk factors, such as genetics, brain chemistry, and trauma.
#PreventionMatters
📢 Just released: 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health #NSDUH findings on U.S. mental health, substance use, treatment and recovery.
📊 This year’s survey provides 5 years of data to examine trends among key substance use and mental health outcomes. samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-an…
ALT A person holds a tablet displaying the cover of a report titled "Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health." The SAMHSA logo is at the bottom of the cover. The tablet is held over a textured fabric, and the screen is bordered by a red and blue design. A SAMHSA website link is visible at the bottom.
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Locking up alcohol or prescription medications removes the temptation to experiment. Call our office today if you need a lockbox!
#PreventionMatters #positivepreventionpoints
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Community Connections Mentoring will be at The Community Health Fair on Sat, Aug 1st, from 1–5 pm at the Oak Street Medical Bldg in North Platte.
Open to the public. Families can access health screenings, vaccines, school registration, community resources, giveaways, & more.
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Cannabis & Depression.
Cannabis use by college students linked to high levels of depressive symptoms.
#PreventionMatters #healthychoices
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Is quitting tobacco on your list of New Year’s resolutions? The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline can help. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for FREE help & quit medication for those who qualify.
Thank you, West Central District Health Department!
#NEQuitline #QuitNowNE #Resolutions #healthychoices
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Start the new year by cleaning out your medicine cabinet!
Join us for our free, safe, & anonymous Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, Jan. 17th, from 11 AM–1 PM at Bomgaars in North Platte. Properly dispose of unused or expired medications & help protect kids, pets, & our community.
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“Galaxy Gas,” or nitrous oxide, is an inhalant that is showing up on social media as harmless fun, but the risks are serious & rising. In the video below, they explain what Galaxy Gas is, why teens are drawn to it, & the warning signs parents should know.
youtube.com/watch?v=XxJnSinT…
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Start the year with choices that support your health, your goals, and your well-being. Small decisions add up, so choose safety, choose wellness, choose YOU in 2026.
#HealthyChoices #PreventionMatters #NewYearNewStart
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Start the year with choices that support your health, your goals, and your well-being. Small decisions add up, so choose safety, choose wellness, choose YOU in 2026.
#HealthyChoices #PreventionMatters #NewYearNewStart
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All of us at Community Connections thank you for your support. Your generosity helps sustain our mentoring, substance abuse prevention, & tobacco-free initiatives, county-wide programs that create real, lasting change.
*DONATE ONLINE: northplattegiving.org/.../Co… (link also in bio)
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The more you know, the safer the choices you can make.
E-cigarettes & vape pens are not harmless. Many contain nicotine & other chemicals that impact brain dev, lung health, & overall well-being. Learn the risks.
#preventionmatters #stopvaping #healthychoices #stanfordmedicine
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Celebrate the good! When teens make healthy choices, acknowledge & praise what they’re doing right, not just what to avoid. Encouragement builds confidence, strengthens trust, & helps positive habits stick.
#PositivePreventionPoint #SupportTeens #HealthyChoices #PreventionMatter
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Your generosity helps sustain our mentoring, substance abuse prevention, & tobacco-free initiatives, all county-wide programs that create real, lasting change.
As you plan your year-end giving, please consider including Community Connections.
northplattegiving.org/organi…
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If You:
· Are a resourceful and intentional leader who loves connecting people around a shared cause; and
· You thrive in an environment where you can work independently while still being part of a passionate, supportive team
…we’d love to meet you! (link in bio)
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Releasing THIS UPCOMING SATURDAY, Army-Navy: X’s and O’s!
This book takes a deep dive into the creative & innovative offenses these two schools utilized this year!
If you retweet this, three random winners will receive this book for FREE when the book is released on Saturday.
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“Cereal Explained?” is a fun, nostalgic dive into the world of breakfast cereal, exploring the quirky culture and memories that make it a timeless favorite. #CerealCulture #BreakfastTradition #Nostalgia
"Cereal Explained?" is NOW AVAILABLE! I hope people have core memories unlocked and enjoy my light-hearted look at cereal through a pop culture lens from years past. If you'd like, check out my Amazon author page: amazon.com/stores/Brandon-Pe… #cerealexplained #author #bookrelease
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The Brotherhood: Inside Army Football
The behind the scenes feature from this year's fall camp premieres this coming Friday at 7 pm on @CBSSportsNet
Encore schedule:
Monday, Sept. 23 → 2:30 pm EST
Friday, Sept. 27 → 6 pm EST
Saturday, Sept. 28 → 11:30 am EST
#GoArmy x #AmericanWay
