Prevention Works

11/28/2025

Prevention Works' offices are closed November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

11/25/2025

📣 Attention Falconer and surrounding area businesses! We’d Love to Partner With You! ♻️💙

Prevention Works is teaming up with Don't Trash It, Bottle and Can Redemption Center - Falconer NY for our Pop Cans for Prevention bottle-drive, and we’re inviting local businesses to join us!

If your workplace collects bottles or cans, you can support local youth and families just by dropping them off at Don’t Trash It and asking for the donation to go to Prevention Works. No sorting, no counting. Just a simple way to give back to the community.

Together, we can turn recyclables into real impact. Thank you for supporting a healthier, stronger community!

11/24/2025

Cannabis Induced Psychosis is REAL.
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My son started using ma*****na at the age of 15. Before any judgment begins, yes, we always had conversations about drugs. My son grew up in a home without d...

11/20/2025

A critical reminder that no amount of ma*****na is safe for young people with developing brains. As ma*****na becomes more accessible, it's more important than ever to understand the risks — especially with va**ng on the rise. 💨🌿
📊 According to the 2019 Monitoring the Future survey:
🔹 1 in 5 high school seniors reported va**ng ma*****na in the past year.
🔹 Past-month ma*****na va**ng among 12th graders nearly doubled in just one year (from 7.5% to 14%).
🔹 Daily use is rising too, with 3.5% of 12th graders va**ng ma*****na every day.
Why it matters: THC va**ng often delivers higher, more concentrated doses that can impact memory, decision-making, and emotional regulation in the still-developing teen brain. These aren't just harmless clouds — they’re altering the path of our youth’s futures.
We’ve made progress reducing other drug use. Let’s not lose ground to va**ng. 💥 Knowledge is power. Talk to the young people in your life.

11/19/2025

We are beyond thrilled with how well the PAX program is making a difference! 🌟 A huge thank you to Fredonia Elementary School's principal, staff, and students for their incredible support and for showing just how effective PAX can be. Your dedication truly highlights the power of positive, proactive approaches in schools!

Check out this short video to see it in action: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VX8Rspn6Cu4

Contact us if you want PAX in your school!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

11/19/2025

11/18/2025

Join us in person at The Mental Health Association for Prevention Work's FREE Parent/Caregivers of children ages 0-12. Contact Lucy at Lucy@preventionworks.us or call (716) 366-4623 ext. 108 or text 716-489-8999 for more information!
These groups fulfill the requirement of 'parenting classes' that you may be looking to satisfy as well as provide support and deepen the skills of anyone in a parenting role.

11/18/2025

Join us virtually for Prevention Works' FREE Parent Discussion Group for parents and caregivers of children 0-12. Contact Jennifer at Jennifer@preventionworks.us or call (716) 664-3608 or text 716-489-8999 for more information!
These groups fulfill the requirement of 'parenting classes' that you may be looking to satisfy, as well as provide support and deepen the skills of anyone in a parenting role.

11/18/2025

Join us virtually for Prevention Works' FREE Parent Discussion Group for parents and caregivers of teens. Contact Jennifer at Jennifer@preventionworks.us or call (716) 664-3608 or text 716-489-8999 for more information!
These groups fulfill the requirement of 'parenting classes' that you may be looking to satisfy, as well as provide support and deepen the skills of anyone in a parenting role.

11/17/2025

As ma*****na becomes more accepted, many think it’s harmless, but teen use can have serious, lasting effects on the brain 🧠
Teens who use are:
🔹 Up to 11X more likely to develop psychosis
🔹 Facing 2–4X higher risk of mental health challenges
🔹 In legal states, young men see a 15% higher su***de rate
👉 Whether you're a parent, educator, or just care about teens' health — know the risks!