585 Prevention

ACASA' Community Educator Ann Weaver discusses the dangers of using smokeless tobacco and gives tips on how to try and quit.

We have a conversation between ACASA's Community Educator Ann Weaver and Trauma Informed Communities Coordinator Jonah Crump about the importance of adults talking to young people about tough topics, such as substance use, mental health, trauma, etc.

New York State Trooper James O'Callaghan discusses the dangers of driving impaired, driving under the influence, statistics, and laws dealing with open container law and cannabis use in a vehicle. 

This podcast has two guest, first the Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.'s (ACASA) Community Educator Ann Weaver to discuss September being Recovery month and some basics about recovery, second is ACASA's Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Jamie Minderler to discuss the new mobile treatment unit being offered in Allegany County. 

Genesee Valley Central School's Wellness Director Anne Campbell discusses the upcoming free clinic being offered on September 24 and 25. Anne discusses that the clinic is free with no qualifications and medical services being offered. 

Listen to Angela DiRosa and Jeffrey Wierzbicki from Western Problem Gambling Resource Center discuss what problem gambling is, tell tale signs if someone has a problem with gambling, and the new mobile sports betting option in New York. Angela and Jeffrey also discuss resources available to New York residents experiencing issues with problem gambling and family members of problem gamblers. 

Tobacco Free Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany's Community Engagement Coordinator Ken Dahlgren discusses the issue of menthol in tobacco products. Ken will talk about how the tobacco industry has used menthol to target specific communities, has become the most popular tobacco product among all ethnic and age groups. Ken will also discuss how smokers who smoke menthol cigarettes are less successful than smokers of regular cigarettes of quitting. Ken will also discuss New York's new It's Not Just Campaign and what is the campaign trying to accomplish. To learn more about the It's Not Just campaign visit www.notjustmenthol.org. 

ACASA's Community Educator Ann Weaver discusses the dangers of consuming alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or vaping during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 

ACASA's Community Educator Ann Weaver discusses alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. She also discusses resources and treatment opportunities. 

Listen to Allegany County's Public Health Educator Rob Matasich answer some common questions about COVD-19 and the vaccines. This podcast is to help people get the facts about COVID-19, vaccines and where they local Allegany County residents can find information about vaccination sites.