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Partners for Prevention in Allegany County is a coalition in Allegany County, NY to make our community a better place to live.
Wellsville, NY
Joined October 2012
Legalize and tax has not been successful by itself. There is always need for some level of enforcement.
city-journal.org
The economic reasoning is powerful, but it breaks down against reality.
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Unfortunately, these types of products can be found in smokeshops. #585prevention
linkedin.com
Friday Fact: right now it's easier to buy a huge tank of flavored nitrous oxide than bottle of Robitussin DM in most of the US. Because, you know, it's just for making whipped cream. Some quick facts...
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SIMPLE - smoking cannabis is harmful. #585prevention
ladbible.com
A health simulation has exposed what could happen to your body if you smoke weed every single day.
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What you should know about kratom and 7-Oh products before using. #585prevention
cachevalleydaily.com
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. For centuries, people in that region have chewed the leaves or brewed them into tea for a mild energy
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Always be aware of how alcohol could negatively interact with the medicatiins you are taking or affect your body. #585prevention
linkedin.com
🍷💊 Alcohol With Medicines: Why It Can Be More Dangerous Than People Think Many alcoholic patients suffer from different health problems. But often they think: 👉 “I’m taking medicine anyway… why...
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Like any other substance that can be addictive, some people develop dangerous habits. It's important to educate people about the potential dangers, especially where and how these products are currently sold. #585prevention
deseret.com
Her son died from a kratom overdose and now Patti Wheeler is advocating for those harmed by the supplement.
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People need to realize Kratom is deemed a herbal supplement, which means it does not go under FDA review. No regulations means no accountability.
texasattorneygeneral.gov
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against kratom retailers operating under the name Smokey’s Paradise—with locations in Midlothian, TX—for deceptively marketing and selling kratom products...
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As time goes on, the misinformation on cannabis is becoming clear by more and more.
politico.com
The paper wrote that the U.S. has “gone too far” in normalizing usage of the drug.
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New York knows how to rise to the moment — and so do our athletes. Best of luck to all the incredible New Yorkers competing for @TeamUSA at the #WinterOlympics! We’re with you all the way. 🇺🇸 🥇
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2 most prominent cancers are caused by substance use. #1 smoking cigarettes #2 drinking alcohol. Both are preventable.
sciencealert.com
We have the power to make great change.
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Some clarification on Hemp vs. Cannabis(marijuana).
npr.org
Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic."
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Alternative doesn't mean safe.
today.com
From CBD to kratom to nootropics, the active ingredients at the center of this growing industry may lead to serious health consequences.
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Having just 2 alcoholic drinks a day or 14 a week raises a person's chance of cancer. #585prevention
people.com
New research pinpoints exactly how much alcohol is linked to an increased risk of colon cancer.
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This is an important step to protect NYers as cuts to federal agencies and programs have decreaswd national resources. #585prevention
governor.ny.gov
Governor Hochul announced construction is officially underway for the planned $1.7 billion state-of-the-art public health laboratory that will transform New York’s ability to detect, prevent, and...
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ACASA's Clinic and Prevention office will be closed due to the weather tomorrow, Monday, January 26.
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Trading one substance for another might not be the best choice for some people.
nytimes.com
Sales of beverages containing hemp-derived THC are rising as consumers look for the buzz without the booze. But a new federal law could push them off shelves.
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For the longest time problem gambling has been called the hidden addiction, with online gambling it makes this addiction even harder to spot and allows the person in trouble 24/7 access. Visit https://t.co/QkMph5Ar08 for more info. #585prevention
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If your patient is thinking about getting help for a substance use disorder, walk them through treatment options, such as holistic services or withdrawal management: https://t.co/qHYIyCRxlW
#TreatmentMonth
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It is important to educate yourself that using cannabis can be addictive and knowing how potency and frequency of use can lead to addiction. #585prevention
sciencealert.com
The limit does exist.
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