SoRock is a community coalition designed to promote wellness and nurture resiliency for the children, youth and families of Southern Rockingham County, with the goals of preventing substance misuse and reducing the stigma related to mental health issues.
Alcohol
Underage drinking is a serious public health problem. Alcohol is the most widely used substance among youth in the United States
Opiates
RX Drugs & Heroin
57% if 12 to 17 year olds who misused RX medication got them from a friend or relative
Marijuana
Plant
The strong correlation between marijuana use in teens and mental health problems indicates that the drug has definite effects on brain development
Dabbing
Marijuana Wax & Oil
Marijuana concentrates contain extraordinarily high THC levels ranging from 40 to 80 percent
Vaping
Nicotine
The aerosol/vapor inhaled by users from vapes and e-cigarettes is not harmless. It contains chemicals that are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Most e-cigarettes and vapes