Great minds think alike as Steve Pitkin, the Prevention and Intervention Specialist at Lake Stevens High School, organized a club that provides cultural activities for sober fun. These activities include open mics for students during lunches, a student made film festival, a Guitar-Hero gaming event during lunches, and an open-mic at a community park for all ages. Pitkin said the club was first founded in 1999 at Snohornish High School and has since evolved into a dynamic way to help keep students active, social, and sober.

Must Read: Same Story Different Perspective
You may have heard them on television or seen them showcased at Starbucks. Two books just released called, "Beautiful Boy" and "Tweak" were written about the tragic story of Nic Sheff and his addiction to methamphetamine. What makes these books unique is that one is written from the father's perspective and the later is from the user's (son's) experience. New truths shine through as readers see the damaging effects of drugs to both user and non user alike. Clues and advice are given from both authors as they share their outlook, pain, and what they wish they would have done differently. Read full article and excerpts.