Preventionfocus Inc.

04/28/2026

The kids and staff at Alden Primary have a message. Kindness Rules! The students at Alden Primary are so filled with kindness they needed two trees to let us know all of the small ways we can exhibit kindness everyday.

04/27/2026

Don't forget to register for this year's Okay 5k on July 21. Visit the link to register.

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Buffalo/Okay5k

04/23/2026

Find a collection site near you visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

It's time to clean out your medicine cabinet! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is your chance to drop off any expired or unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal. Find a local drop-off site and learn more at https://oasas.ny.gov/events 📅



Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA

04/21/2026

Learn more about FDA approved medications that help treat Alcohol Use Disorder.

The FDA has approved medications to treat alcohol use disorder. Whether someone has stopped drinking or not, treatment medications may be available to help. Learn more: samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/options

04/20/2026

Families need clearer messaging to boost awareness and prevention of va**ng.

📄 New Study: Parent Knowledge of the U.S. To***co 21 Law

Do you know the legal age to purchase to***co in the U.S.? It turns out many parents don’t.

In a survey of 2,074 parents of youth ages 10–19, fewer than half correctly identified 21 as the legal age—despite the federal law changing in 2019. Most incorrectly answered 18.

This new study conducted by Drs. Devin McCauley and Bonnie Halpern-Felsher of the Stanford REACH Lab highlights that parents of teens ages 13–17 were least likely to know—despite this group being at highest risk for to***co use and ni****ne dependence. Knowledge also varied by parent s*x, education, and substance use history.

Why this matters: families—especially those with teens—need clearer messaging to boost awareness and prevention.

To learn more, you can read the full study on the American Academy of Pediatrics website (linked below). We have also provided a link to our prior paper on To***co 21 along with several parent infographics to further explain the law and why it was passed.

🔗 Read the new study: tinyurl.com/AAPT21Study
🔗 Read our prior study: tinyurl.com/3x7xhtjh
🔗 To***co 21 infographics for parents: https://linktr.ee/To***co21

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04/16/2026

If you or someone you know is looking for resources for mental health or substance use challenges, help is available.

Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

04/15/2026

Financial struggles impact the lives/stress levels of the individual and their loved ones. If you are experiencing any of these warning signs, please reach out to the NYS OASAS HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369.

04/11/2026

April is —a time to raise awareness of alcohol misuse. Find helpful resources on prevention, treatment & recovery support that you & your community can: samhsa.gov/alcohol

04/07/2026

Cook, learn and enjoy time together as a family! 🍽️

The Healthy Options Cooking at Home program is offering a FREE opportunity for families to receive meal kits, cooking tools and virtual demos—all designed to make healthy eating fun and easy at home.

✔️ Two meals per week for a family of four (for two weeks)
✔️ All ingredients + recipes included
✔️ Starter kitchen kit and nutrition resources

📦 Meal kit delivery dates: April 21 & April 28
📍 Open to families with children in Pre-K–8 in Lackawanna and South Buffalo

Spots are limited and invite-only—secure yours today by completing the pre-survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PreSurveyApril2026

Let’s make healthy habits a family experience!

04/07/2026

July will be here before you know it. Get a head start on 5K Season and reserve your spot for the Preventionfocus Okay 5K Today! Visit the link below to register.

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Buffalo/Okay5k

04/07/2026

NYS OASAS

April is Alcohol Awareness Month.

It's a time to learn about the risks of alcohol misuse and its impact. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking, or knowing where to find support, resources are available. https://oasas.ny.gov/alcohol


SAMHSA

04/05/2026

Gambling among students is on the rise. ?