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
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
October 5, 2016
September 30, 2016 Seen on: WNYT New Channel 13 Story by: Nia Hamm Full coverage can be found here: http://wnyt.com/news/fundraiser-shines-light-on-opioid-epidemic-in-saratoga-co—–/4279006/ SARATOGA SPRINGS — “We’re just hoping to help someone avoid where we are,” said Kevin Provost. Provost and his wife, Maureen, lost their son, Dan, 2 and a half years ago. He would have celebrated aRead More
September 30, 2016
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
September 27, 2016
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
September 14, 2016
September 13, 2016 Seen in: The Daily Gazette Story by: Cady Kuzmich Link to full article: http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2016/sep/13/heroin-opioid-demo-spreads-overdose-knowledge/ Helping heroin addicts stay safe and get help is personal for Project Safe Point’s Alfonso Ferrara. When he was born, he was born in detox. “I come from a family of addicts. My mother got clean as soonRead More
July 28, 2016
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
June 20, 2016
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
May 24, 2016
http://mcp-media.s3.amazonaws.com/captures/2A8/B03/2A8B03FC2B45489F8190168FD1F52A57.mp4 Nearly half of kids between the ages of 12 and 14 who drink get their alcohol from their family or at home, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). To ensure Saratoga communities are educated and empowered to address underage drinking in a critical way-removing accessRead More
March 18, 2016
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