Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

The UT Extension Office recently implemented a series of substance abuse prevention classes to students in seventh and eighth grades at the Lewis County Middle School.

During the course, students were educated on the various types of substances and their effects and provided critical strategies to help them make healthier choices. Topics included the importance of communication, stress management, critical thinking, and methods of developing internal strength. Students were engaged in classroom activities that allowed them to understand the effects of decision-making and recognize the li...