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Welcome to Plastic-Free July: Cigarette butts are a plastic pollution problem
While plastic bottles are often the first topic to come up when discussing single-use plastic pollution, the most abundant type of plastic litter in the world is cigarette butts. They are the single largest form of litter by count, and…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself from Rabies
Rabies, the viral disease known for being transmitted by infected dogs, bats, raccoons, foxes, and skunks, can also infect humans if they are bitten and/or come into contact with the saliva of an affected animal. Rabies is notorious for its…
Read MoreNational 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…
Read MoreCannabis
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…
Read MoreFocus 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…
Read MoreLocal 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,…
Read MoreMore 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…
Read MoreSpring Pill Drop held in Conjunction with the DEA’s National Take Back Day
This past Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 2pm the Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (ACASA), the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, the Angelica Fire and Rescue, Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department, and Partners for Prevention in Allegany County…
Read MoreApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Each April, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recognize and thank the professionals across Allegany County’s education, healthcare, and public safety sectors who support the health, safety, and well‑being of our community’s children. This month , we also acknowledge the…
Read MoreNicotine Pouches Not an Approved Way to Quit
As expected, Gov. Hochul’s proposed excise tax on the sale of nicotine pouches, similar to taxes on other non-cigarette tobacco products, has supporters and detractors. I urge you not to accept claims that nicotine pouches, like Zyn, should be exempt…
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