Prevention Council News and Updates

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

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

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

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

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

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

Art show, benefit to battle Saratoga heroin crisis Benefit to focus on addiction aid educational program. Story By: Wendy Liberatore Seen in: The Times Union Link to full article: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Art-show-benefit-to-battle-Saratoga-heroin-crisis-9465159.php Attorney Andrew DeLuca says many of his clients are compelled into a cycle of crime, not because they want to be, but because of an addiction. AndRead More

Seen in: The Saratogian Link to article: http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20160920/saratoga-springs-walk-to-celebrate-recovery   SARATOGA SPRINGS: In celebration of recovery from addiction and other mental health issues, members of Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga and The Prevention Council of Saratoga Springs will be holding a half-mile walk from The Spirit of Life fountain in Congress Park across Broadway to the new TreeRead More

The Saratoga County Victim Impact Panel (VIP) is a volunteer group of speakers who participate in presentations about the life altering consequences of alcohol and/or drug impaired driving.  Local courts order DWI offenders to attend these presentations to better their understanding of such consequences and promote better decision-making in the future.  These programs are heldRead More

Editor: I would like to thank Mr. Lehman for writing the article “Medication collection box installed at Glens Falls Police station.” Our coalition would like to point out the primary reason these boxes are so important. Drug abuse often begins when kids have easy access to medications, which is another reason why medications should beRead More

March 17, 2016 Featured on TWC News Links to video can be found here: http://www.twcnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2016/03/17/saratoga-springs-new-york-students-learn-about-social-media-safety.html?cid=facebook_YNN-Albany Saratoga Springs students took the day off to learn how to use social media safely and wisely. More than 250 students attended the Safe Spring Student Leadership Conference at Skidmore College Thursday. Organized by the Saratoga County Prevention Council, the conferenceRead More

March 18, 2016 Seen in: The Saratogian Story by: Jennie Grey Link to full article found here: http://www.saratogian.com/social-affairs/20160318/conference-educates-students-of-important-prevention-techniques March 17 heralded the Prevention Council’s 34th annual Safe Spring Student Leadership Conference, held at Skidmore College for high-school students. The goal of the conference, sponsored by Saratoga County Stop DWI, was to motivate and prepare studentRead More

March 14, 2016 Featured on: WRGB Albany 6 News Link to full coverage can be found here: http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/overdose-drug-narcan-training-in-saratoga-springs   SARATOGA SPRINGS — A one-hour training session on how to use a drug that reverses an opioid or heroin overdose will be offered for the first time in Saratoga County Monday afternoon. The Saratoga Springs Prevention Council,Read More

March 9, 2016 Featured on: WRGB Albany-CBS6 Link to feature can be found at: http://cbs6albany.com/news/local/new-effort-announced-to-curb-heroin-overdoses SARATOGA SPRINGS-There’s new partnership to prevent heroin overdoses in our area. The Saratoga Springs Prevention Council, along with Catholic Charities, have announced new training programs to deal with the growing problem. The hope is to get the general public involved inRead More

Recovery group highlights health, strength of members Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga aims to roll back stigma around addiction January 6, 2016 Story By Claire Hughes Featured in The Times Union   “I’m a person in long-term recovery.” That phrase, or something like it, was heard over and over as a couple dozen members of theRead More

Featured in:The Saratogian Story By: Jennie Grey Link to article can be found here: http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20151214/survey-breaks-down-alcohol-marijuana-usage-among-students SARATOGA SPRINGS >> How do you measure alcohol use among teenagers? The New York State Office on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) goes right to the source, asking the teens themselves. The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council ofRead More