PPAC CentralThe week of July 4-10 is “National Marijuana Facts Week”. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), THC, the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects, affects brain cells throughout the brain, including cells in…
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Focus on Impairment for National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. Partners for Prevention in Allegany County(PPAC) and the Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Use, Inc.(ACASA) is focusing on impaired driving by marijuana use. When the legalization of marijuana was proposed and passed, one positive…
Local Youth Fight Back Against Tobacco Giant Altria
Rally Raised Awareness of The Industry’s Powerful Tactics in Shaping Market Landscape, Impacting Public Health Outcomes As Altria Group Inc. shareholders held their annual virtual meeting on May 14, approximately 30 youth advocates, including William Washburn, Grant Smolen, Maddy Meyers,…
National Marijuana Facts Week
The week of July 4-10 is “National Marijuana Facts Week”. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), THC, the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects, affects brain cells throughout the brain, including cells in…
Focus on Impairment for National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. Partners for Prevention in Allegany County(PPAC) and the Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Use, Inc.(ACASA) is focusing on impaired driving by marijuana use. When the legalization of marijuana was proposed and passed, one positive…
Local Youth Fight Back Against Tobacco Giant Altria
Rally Raised Awareness of The Industry’s Powerful Tactics in Shaping Market Landscape, Impacting Public Health Outcomes As Altria Group Inc. shareholders held their annual virtual meeting on May 14, approximately 30 youth advocates, including William Washburn, Grant Smolen, Maddy Meyers,…
