PPAC CentralJune 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…
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MISSION: We are a coalition of concerned individuals who care about the health and well-being of our children, families, schools, and communities. We strive to reduce those risk factors that lead to alcohol and drug abuse, teen pregnancy, violence and school…
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Responsible Server Training (RST) is designed to give those who serve or sell alcohol and their employers a comprehensive server-training program without demanding hours of time. Those who complete Responsible Server Training will: Learn how alcohol affects the brain. Be…
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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,…
More Than Likes: Supporting Teen Self-Esteem in Today’s World
When people think about low self-esteem in teenagers, they often picture a shy student with low confidence. In reality, it does not always look that obvious. Sometimes it looks like a student who shuts down the second they think they…
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,…
More Than Likes: Supporting Teen Self-Esteem in Today’s World
When people think about low self-esteem in teenagers, they often picture a shy student with low confidence. In reality, it does not always look that obvious. Sometimes it looks like a student who shuts down the second they think they…
