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34th National Recovery Month
This September marks the 34th National Recovery Month, an observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community…
Read MoreTobacco Companies Must Post Signs About Health Risks of Smoking
Messages, which started going up in retail stores in July, must be posted by September 30 Beginning July 1, the major U.S. tobacco companies were mandated to post eye-catching signs telling the public the truth about the deadly consequences of cigarette smoking at…
Read MoreEmbrace the Joy of National Family Fun Month at the YMCA!
August brings with it a special reason to celebrate – National Family Fun Month. This wonderful occasion reminds us of the importance of spending quality time with our loved ones, creating cherished memories that last a lifetime. At the heart…
Read MoreACASA Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Allegany County.
The Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (ACASA) is celebrating its 50th year in service to Allegany County. The agency was established in 1973 as an information and referral service for residents of Allegany County. Since then, the…
Read MoreAugust 1-7: World Breast Feeding Week
Since 1992, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) coordinates the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) – a global campaign that aims to inform, anchor, engage and galvanize action on breastfeeding and related issues. Breastfeeding is one of the best investments…
Read MoreJuly is Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. It is a time to celebrate Disability Pride; honoring the diversity within the disability community, reflecting on issues that people with disabilities are facing, and inspiring action to make the world more inclusive and accessible….
Read MoreSpirituality: An important aspect in helping to heal
Individuals often ignore the positive aspects of spirituality as it relates to recovery from addictions, trauma and various mental health issues. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),…
Read MoreCommunity Members Start Spring Cleaning at Allegany County’s Pill Drop
On Saturday, April 22 the Allegany County Spring Pill Drop was held in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Friendship and Wellsville were chosen for the spring locations. The pill drop event allows…
Read MoreHaze about NYS Cannabis Laws and Health Effects of Cannabis Use
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced that licenses for recreational cannabis dispensaries will start to be processed for Western New York. Currently, there are no licensed dispensaries in Western New York, which means that none of the cannabis…
Read MoreMarch 20 – 26 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
This March 20th marks the 13th National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), first launched in 2010 by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The purpose of this week is to counteract the myths that youth get from the…
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