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Overdose Awareness Vigil held in Saratoga Springs as Capital Region communities grapple with OD spike

August 31, 2023
Seen on: CBS 6 Albany Monday, August 28th 2023 Overdose Awareness Vigil held in Saratoga Springs as Capital Region communities grapple with OD spike by Briana Supardi     SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — An overdose awareness vigil was held in Saratoga Springs Monday night to honor the lives lost from addiction and offer support to thoseRead More

Saratoga County’s Tuff E-Nuff 5k fundraiser looks to bring fun to Capital Region

June 12, 2023
Seen on: WNYT Saturday, May 26th 2023 Saratoga County’s Tuff E-Nuff 5k fundraiser looks to bring fun to Capital Region The Prevention Council’s executive director says the team works in coordination with BOCES and the students and instructors in the heavy equipment program to build the course. Along with being a lot of fun, thisRead More

‘Right Under Your Nose’ helps parents catch up to substance use trends

May 17, 2023
Seen on: WRBG Channel 6 Saturday, May 13th 2023 ‘Right Under Your Nose’ helps parents catch up to substance use trends by Chester Davis Participants in a “Right Under Your Nose” event try to spot locations where teens might hide illicit substances. (WRGB) “If you don’t know what’s right under your nose, you can’t helpRead More

Greenfield offering ‘Right Under Your Nose’ and Narcan training class

April 26, 2023
Seen in: The Saratogian.com Tuesdeay, July 7, 2023 Saratoga County unveils new tool for substance abuse surveillance GREENFIELD, N.Y. — The town of Greenfield is hosting two free training classes on May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 25 Wilton Road. The first class, presented by the Prevention Council, is calledRead More

Saratoga County unveils new tool for substance abuse surveillance

February 8, 2023
Seen in: MSN.com Tuesdeay, July 7, 2023 Saratoga County unveils new tool for substance abuse surveillance Story by Melissa Schuman, The Saratogian, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. • Yesterday 9:47 PM Feb. 7—BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — At a press conference at the Saratoga County Public Safety Building, county officials unveiled a new data collection tool that will allow nearRead More

Healing Springs part of new program Coordinated Opioid and Stimulant Treatment (COAST)

July 26, 2022
Seen in:Spectrum News Wednesday, June 29, 2022 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Alex Rand, one of our CRPAs at Healing Springs, was featured in a recent news story on addiction services in the Capital Region. We are part of a regional project called COAST – http://cbhnetwork.com/coast/

Local Organizations Partner to Help End Homelessness in Saratoga County

July 26, 2022
Seen in:The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Monday, July 25, 2022 Local Organizations Partner to Help End Homelessness in Saratoga County SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – City of Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim today joined with area business and nonprofit leaders associated with the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness to kick off an effort to distributeRead More

Ballston Spa police, Saratoga County sheriff officials call for action against drug overdoses

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

Woman in recovery makes it her mission to give back | WRGB

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

Recovery resource fair aims to break down stigma of substance abuse

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

Letter to the editor: Allowing underage drinking is a big mistake

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

Saratoga County deputies get help in preventing boating while intoxicated

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

Dose of Reality: Saratoga Recovery Center adapts to new technology

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

Prevention Council begins teaching drug facts through escape room games

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

Advocates aim to educate parents on dangers of vaping

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

Local group reminds adults of consequences of giving alcohol to teens

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

Cuomo calls for vaping crackdown based on health concerns

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

Saratoga Springs program fights opioid addiction through healing

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.

Shen middle schools host vaping informational meeting

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

As more kids turn to vaping, Shen teaches them why they shouldn’t

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

Capital Region nonprofits win grants to expand addiction recovery services

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

Letter to the editor: Local drug drop boxes promoted

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

Editorial: Arrest a reminder of dangers of underage drinking

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

Media must tell the truth about gambling

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

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