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Outdoor Recreation Trail Maps
Aitkin Walking Trail Map https://www.ci.aitkin.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B9F360B34-0F91-4BCE-A7F7-452366ADB164%7D/uploads/AITKIN_WALKING_TRAIL_20180330111742.pdf 2013 Certified 5K Route Map https://www.ci.aitkin.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B9F360B34-0F91-4BCE-A7F7-...
City Parks
Aitkin City Park The Aitkin City Park is located along the banks of the Ripple River in the center of town. The 13.3 acre park hosts a variety of activities and facilities including little league fields, playground equipment, a hockey rink, skate park, walkin...
ATV Riding
Our ATV trail system is overlaid on Google Earth. Take a virtual tour of our trails via the computer. You can also download the file to your GPS. GPS Trail Routes Downloads Right click and 'save target as' to a folder on your computer, then run the file from...
Campgrounds
Aitkin County Managed Campgrounds Click on the campground links for fees, maps, pictures and more. Aitkin Campground City of Aitkin On the Mississippi River Berglund Campground City of Palisade On the Mississippi River Jacobson Camp...
Itasca County Fair
The Itasca County Fair is a five day event that takes place once a year in the month of August (dates and hours vary). Whether you’re seeking thrills at the midway, looking for some amazing foods, or sharing your interests and talents with others in your commu...
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body
By Lindsay CurtisMedically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO For full paper, refer to: https://www.verywellhealth.com/long-term-effects-of-alcohol-8640757 From a glass of wine with dinner to a night out with friends or a celebratory toast, alcohol consumptio...
Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Youth
Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Youth According to the Surgeon General's Report Facing Addiction in America, the misuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs is a growing problem in the United States. Although substance misuse can occur at any...
Introduction
Worried: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen Or Young Adult Misuses Drugs And Alcohol By Brenda Zane Hello If you're reading this, you might be where I was several years ago - scared, angry, exhausted, and feeling so alone while your teen or yo...
Spotting Signs of a Problem
Awareness is the first step toward positive change As parents, we want to trust our kids. We want to believe they can handle new freedoms responsibly. But substance use can escalate quickly during adolescence and early adulthood as our kids individuate, mo...
Ready Kids
Disasters happen everywhere, and every member of the family can prepare. Preparedness for the future starts today. Whether you’re a kid or teen yourself, a parent or loved one, or work with youth, Ready Kids has tools and information to help before, during an...
Connecting With Your Teenager to Prevent Drug Use
Parents are the biggest influence in a teen’s life. Even though you may feel your child pulling away, eager for more independence, deep down they still want you involved. A strong bond with your child, especially during the teen years, helps reduce the chances...
Problem of Opioid Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Scope of Problem Adolescents and young adults (youth) have been particularly affected by the opioid epidemic. Between 1999 and 2015, hospitalizations for opioid poisonings nearly doubled for teenagers aged 15-19 and the opioid-related overdose death rate trip...
Why Scare Tactics and Criticism Usually Backfire
Believe it or not, your child's behavior makes sense When we realize our child is using substances in unhealthy ways, our instinctive response is often to criticize them, threaten punishment, issue ultimatums, or try to scare them straight. But these tacti...
The Power of Compassion and Connection
When our children are struggling with substance misuse, one of the most constructive things we as parents can do is lead with compassion and connection, not criticism. This empathetic approach is at the heart of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CR...
Kitchen Conversations Prevent Youth Drug Use
"The substance abuse epidemic is at a stage where prevention needs to start at the kitchen table inevery household." – Dr. Faisal Kahn, Director, Public Health- Seattle and King County Influence the Choice joins Seattle-King County Public Health in encouragin...
Taking Care of Yourself - First
You are the only one who can give your child a healthy parent As parents trying to help a child struggling with substance misuse, one of the most vital things we can do is take care of our own mental and emotional health first. It's so easy to get caught u...
Joining Forces with Other Parents & Mentors
You don't have to do this alone When we discover our child is struggling with substance use, it's easy to feel alone, ashamed, and overwhelmed. But surrounding yourself with others traveling this challenging road can provide incredible hope, wisdom and streng...
Preventing Teen Cough Medicine Abuse: A Parent's Guide
What is Cough Medicine Abuse? Cough medicine abuse is taking large doses of cough medicine to get high. The "high" is caused by taking a large amount of dextromethorphan, which is often abbreviated DXM. a common active ingredient found in many cough m...
Beginning Your Recovery Journey
You are an important part of the healing process If you've made it through this guide, congratulations on taking the vital first steps to support your child on the journey of recovery from substance misuse. I hope you now have a better understanding of key...
You Don't Have To Do This Alone
This challenge is too big to negotiate alone - you need support. The cost of isolating and trying to do it alone leads to burnout and depleted mental and physical capacity to approach your child with unconditional love and compassion. Isolation can delay you f...