Talking to Teens About Marijuana
It’s not uncommon for teenagers to try marijuana, and some go on to use it regularly. Teenagers today are more likely to use marijuana than they are to use tobacco, even though it’s illegal for minors to use marijuana in every state. People can smoke it, consume it, or apply tinctures to the skin to…
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Aviation History in Dayton, OH
Aviation History in Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio, is known as the birthplace of aviation. The city earned this nickname because Wilbur and Orville Wright were born there. These brothers had the distinction of inventing and flying the first aircraft, and many historians have concluded that the Wrights performed much of their research, design, and building…
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Distracted Driving Prevention Guide
Distracted Driving Prevention Guide For a teenager, being able to drive a car represents a whole new level of freedom and independence. However, it’s also a major new responsibility, as driving presents a potentially deadly risk to life and limb not only for the driver but also passengers and pedestrians. The dangers involved with driving…
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2nd Amendment Learning Guide
2nd Amendment Learning Guide The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution grants the right to bear arms. It was designed as a compromise between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists wanted to keep the Constitution as it was when it was originally ratified, whereas the Anti-Federalists wanted to include language that gave more…
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Domestic Violence Resource Guide
Domestic abuse is a pattern of behavior that controls and threatens the other person. Physical violence is the most well-known type of domestic abuse, but domestic violence can also include psychological or mental, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse. It happens between spouses, family members, or friends, though we think of it most often as being…
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DUI Prevention and Education
Operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. Depending on local laws, it may be referred to as DUI (driving under the influence), DWI (driving while intoxicated), or OWI (operating while intoxicated). Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated is illegal in all 50 states, and DUI/DWI accounts for more…
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Preventing Underage Drinking and Driving
Young people have always been fascinated with drinking, even if it is not legal for them to drink. From the earliest time of alcohol being made and consumed, children have watched adults consume alcoholic drinks and have wanted to be included. While most parents would not give children alcoholic drinks, underage children have found ways…
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A Guide to Calculating Blood Alcohol Content
Blood alcohol concentration is the concentration of alcohol in the blood. Measuring the amount of alcohol in the body involves calculating the weight of the alcohol in a specific blood volume. Generally, the more alcohol consumed, the higher the BAC will be. Anyone who drinks alcohol should consider BAC to ensure that their drinking remains…
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Two Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Dayton Raids
WDTN-TV reported on February 28 that two men were arrested after the Montgomery County R.A.N.G.E. Task Force served two search warrants following a long-term drug trafficking investigation. The two properties raided were located at 2110 University Place and 1046 Shakespeare Avenue in Dayton. According to WDTN, detectives found several ounces of fentanyl, heroin, marijuana, three…
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Man Charged with ID Theft After Using Family Member’s Cards
The Dayton Daily News reported on March 6 that a 25-year-old man was charged with identity theft and receiving stolen property after he allegedly used his stepbrother’s driver’s license and credit card to purchase an airline ticket. The man was taken into police custody after he attempted to enter the Dayton International Airport Transportation Security…
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