Madison Heights

Forty Developmental Assets

Forty common sense, positive experiences, and qualities that help young people thrive and develop into caring, responsible, successful adults. The “Developmental Assets” framework has become one of the most widely used approaches to positive youth development in the United States.  Search Institute research has found that these assets are powerful influences on adolescent behavior—protecting young people from risky behaviors and promoting positive attitudes and actions.  To learn more go to

 http://www.search-institute.org/developmental-assets.

Operation Medicine Cabinet

  A prescription drug take-back program to help safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. The Madison Heights drop-off box is located in the  Madison Heights Police station lobby which is open  24 hours a day seven days a week.  To learn go to

www.operationmedicinecabinetmi.com/

Parents Who Host,

Lose the Most 

 Don’t be a party to underage drinking.  This public awareness campaign aims to educate parents and the community about the health, legal, and safety risks of serving alcohol at teen parties.   Focus is given during high-risk times such as Homecoming, Prom, and Graduation.

Synar

The set of actions put in place to implement the requirements of the Synar Amendment (http://www.samhsa.gov/prevention/synar.aspx) aimed at decreasing youth access to tobacco.  Unannounced inspections are conducted annually at select distributors.  The Synar program is a critical component of the success of youth tobacco use prevention efforts.