Healthy Cattaraugus County
A Drug Free Coalition​

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Tips for Preventing Underage Drinking

HCC Promotional Video

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CAReS offers Responsible Server Training

RST is available for both On Premises (bars and restaurants) and Off Premises (convenience stores, liquor stores, etc.) Programs. This is another important way in which the community can work together to prevent underage drinking and the illegal sale of alcohol to minors. If you know of a business that could benefit, please reach out to us.

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How to Talk with Children During
Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Courtesy: SAMHSA

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Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season!

December is National Drunk
​& Drugged Driving Month

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YOUTH VAPING HAS BECOME AN EPIDEMIC

1. When youth use these devices the liquid is NOT just flavored water vapor.
Besides formaldehyde, the vape liquids also contain aerosol, metal particles, and diacetyl (is the chemical known to cause “popcorn lung”).

“Popcorn Lung”?  - Damage that occurs to the smallest airways in your lungs through scarring and narrowing the lung tissue, making it very difficult to breathe.  This condition got its name when workers in popcorn factories developed it after breathing in diacetyl, a chemical additive which gives popcorn that buttery flavor.

2. There is enough nicotine in some pods that equals an entire pack of cigarettes.  Youth can easily get hooked and the nicotine damages their developing brains.  

Remember - in Cattaraugus County, 
it is illegal to use or supply tobacco products to youth under the age of 21.

If you would like to learn more about the dangers of vaping, email us at hcc@councilonaddiction.org.   

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Community Events

Connecting Communities in Action

Training Opportunities

Please register with dbutcher@ccaction.org for ZOOM links
to the sessions you choose:

AWARENESS & KNOWLEDGE

JAN 4 (7 pm) | Jan 6 (9 am) | Jan 8 (12 pm)

TRAUMA BONDING

Jan 18 (7 pm) | Jan 20 (9 am) | Jan 22 (12 pm)

SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Feb 1 (7 pm)  | Feb 3 (9 am) | Feb 5 (12 pm)

Save the Date!

"Tall Cop" is coming May 18, 2021!

 Officer Jermaine Galloway will be presenting to HCC
​on May 18, 2021 regarding Trends in Youth Alcohol Use

HCC will be attending the 31st Annual CADCA Forum!