January 20, 2022
Seen in:The Daily Gazette Thursday, December 16, 2021 Ballston Spa police, Saratoga County sheriff officials call for action against drug overdoses BALLSTON SPA – An uptick in narcotics overdoses in the area has prompted local law enforcement to take action by teaming with an addiction recovery center to train individuals on how to properly administerRead More
December 17, 2021
Seen on:WRBG Channel 6 Thursday, December 16, 2021 Woman in recovery makes it her mission to give back CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — “Right now, I’m currently in the Saratoga County Correctional Facility.” Heather Crola’s visit to the jail today was for work, but that hasn’t always been the case. “I’ve been in jail. I’ve beenRead More
June 21, 2021
Seen in: The Post Star Saturday, June 19, 2021 Recovery resource fair aims to break down stigma of substance abuse SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Brendan Norton was three years into his recovery before he told those closest to him he was having substance-use issues. When he finally came clean, Norton said he was overcome withRead More
January 15, 2021
Seen in: The Post Star Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Editor: This has been an unprecedented time of uncertainty as parents struggle to maintain family stability through the pandemic. While COVID-19 can overshadow many issues, please do not let underage drinking be one of them. Remember that hosting underage drinking parties is never acceptable and isRead More
August 12, 2020
Seen on: WNYT Channel 13 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS – By all accounts, Saratoga Lake is busier than ever and police and prevention types are partnering to make it as safe as ever. “Hey guys, you’re not in any trouble,” Deputy John Becker yelled to a family from Corning riding on a pontoonRead More
April 21, 2020
Seen on: WRGB Channel 6 Thursday, September 5, 2019 As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, recovery and treatment centers all over the country have had to change the way they serve their communities. “Zoom was the noise a car made when it went down the road,” Lillian McCarthy joked with us. She works as the AssosciateRead More
January 29, 2020
Seen on: The Post Star Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020 Prevention Council begins teaching drug facts through escape room games SOUTH GLENS FALLS — As tobacco roars back into the school population through vaping, The Prevention Council of Saratoga County is trying to get kids to listen to the truth. One of the council’s latest methodsRead More
October 23, 2019
Seen on: ABC News 10 Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 Advocates aim to educate parents on dangers of vaping SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Local Saratoga County leaders are not waiting for long-term vaping studies to discover possible harmful effects. Leaders are working to curb vaping in kids and connecting with schools in the community. SaratogaRead More
October 2, 2019
Seen on: ABC News 10 Friday, September 27, 2019 Local group reminds adults of consequences of giving alcohol to teens ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Three people have been arrested in Albany County, accused of providing alcohol to teens who were involved in a fatal Rennselaerville crash. “If you were the person purchasing or hosting,Read More
September 23, 2019
Seen on: The Daily Gazette Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Industry says problems due to illegal vaping products CAPITAL REGION — Calling it a “frightening public health phenomenon,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday directed the state Department of Health to address both the increasing number of cases of vaping-associated respiratory illnesses and the growing use of vaping products byRead More
September 23, 2019
Seen on: WRGB Channel 6 Thursday, September 5, 2019 CBS6 remains committed to tackling the opioid crisis with our Dose of Reality reports. Jack Lamson takes us to Healing Springs in the Spa City for a look at a unique program to help those dealing with addiction.
June 24, 2019
Seen in: The Daily Gazette Tuesday, June 18, 2019 CLIFTON PARK — A group of parents in the Shenendehowa Central School District on Monday night learned about the growing use of electronic cigarettes and how the practice could be affecting their children. For many of them, it was their first real introduction to the topic. TheRead More
March 25, 2019
Seen in: The Daily Gazette Monday, March 24, 2019 District’s three middle school health teachers develop, refine curriculum to educate students about habit, its dangers CLIFTON PARK — As eighth-grade students in Amy Preston’s health class at Gowana Middle School huddled together in teams at their desks and pored over the decades-old cigarette advertisements thatRead More
March 7, 2019
Seen in: Times Union Monday, March 4, 2019 ALBANY — Two Capital Region nonprofits that assist people in recovery from addiction were awarded state funding Friday to establish and expand recovery services in their communities. Second Chance Opportunities, an Albany nonprofit that helps individuals fresh out of addiction treatment find stable housing and employment, wasRead More
February 19, 2019
02.14.19 Seen in: The Post Star Editor: As our communities continue to be impacted by opioid addiction, we are promoting local drug drop boxes to provide a safe and accessible option to dispose of prescription or over-the-counter medications. Emptying the medicine cabinet can prevent children and others from obtaining and misusing these medications. It’s importantRead More
January 13, 2019
01.13.19 Seen in: The Daily Gazette Link to full article: https://dailygazette.com/article/2019/01/13/editorial-arrest-a-reminder-of-dangers-of-underage-drinking For many kids, exposure to alcohol at a young age can be a harbinger of other problems What’s the big deal? The kids were all in the house. They were safe. They weren’t out running the streets causing trouble. They weren’t doing hard drugs.Read More
October 20, 2017
Seen in: The Daily Gazette October 5, 2017 Letter to the Editor: I currently work for The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council of Saratoga County as the youth outreach coordinator, partnering with the New York Council on Problem Gambling on the You(th) Decide Project. I’m writing to express my concern regarding media literacy. DespiteRead More
August 22, 2017
Seen in: The Saratogain Twelve counties across NYS have changed the age of purchase for tobacco from 18 to 21. Saratoga County could be the next to adopt a law that will save future lives from nicotine addiction. As The Director for School Based Education for The Prevention Council of Saratoga County, I would likeRead More
June 5, 2017
Featured in: The Saratogian Story by: Paul Post Link to full article: http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20170603/great-way-to-get-dirty-hundreds-attend-tuff-enuff-challenge SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> Compared to what’s coming, a 5K obstacle course was a cakewalk for 18-year-old Silas Dionne of Corinth. PHOTOS: 2017 TUFF ENUFF CHALLENGE On June 12, he’ll be headed to U.S. Marine Corps boot camp at Parris Island, S.C., whereRead More
April 17, 2017
April 13, 2017 Story by: Larry Goodwin Seen in: Saratoga Today Link to article: https://saratogatodaynewspaper.com/home/item/6395-county-leaders-united-to-fight-drug-addiction WILTON — With his laptop in hand on a recent Thursday evening, James Norton politely informed the Wilton Town Board about his group’s coordinated efforts to tackle opioid addiction in local communities. “If you have any questions as to howRead More
March 21, 2017
Story By: Lou Roberts Featured on: 101.3 The Jockey Link to full article: http://1013thejockey.com/saratoga-county-high-school-students-have-fun-tackling-serious-issues-photos/ Several students from high schools in Saratoga County joined forces at Skidmore College yesterday (March 16) at the 35th annual Safe Spring Leadership Conference. Safe Spring is held by The Prevention Council. The conference featured various seminars and workshops that gave theRead More
February 27, 2017
February 9, 2017 The Sheriff’s Office is happy to announce that it has received a Ver-Mac® PCMS-320 trailer mounted portable changeable message sign that will be used to combat “drugged driving.” The sign was purchased under the Partnership for Success grant through the Community Coalition for Family Wellness (CCFW). The Prevention Council is the fiscalRead More
February 10, 2017
Featured on: WNYT New Channel 13 Story by: Nia Hamm Link to full article: http://wnyt.com/news/non-alcoholic-sober-bowl-party-to-be-held-for-recovering-alcoholics/4391402/ Saratoga Springs — Staff at Saratoga Stadium in Saratoga Springs expect huge crowds at the sports bar for Super Bowl Sunday. “There’s a lot more food ordering a lot more beer and alcohol,” said Saratoga Stadium Manager Lisa Vigliotti. “So justRead More
January 3, 2017
Kits can help Saratoga County residents safely get rid of old meds Seen in: The Saratogian Link to full article:http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20161228/kits-can-help-saratoga-county-residents-safely-get-rid-of-old-meds SARATOGA COUNTY >> One local organization is calling for year-end medication disposal, asking local residents to get rid of any old medications in their homes. The Community Coalition for Family Wellness is highlighting the upcomingRead More