Oswego County Prevention Coalition

04/30/2026

Remember to prioritize health and wellness by staying active, getting enough sleep, and making safe and informed choices when it comes to smoking, va**ng, or other drug and alcohol use.

04/30/2026

📄 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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04/30/2026

Reminder: Trauma-Focused Therapy for Parents & Caregivers is Available at the CAC!

Are you a caregiver in Oswego County with a personal history of childhood trauma? The Child Advocacy Center is offering trauma-focused therapy specifically for parents and caregivers — made possible through funding from the Oswego County Department of Social Services Division of Mental Hygiene and Opioid Abatement funding support.

Eligibility includes:
✅ Adult residents of Oswego County
✅ Parents or caregivers of children (including grandparents, foster parents, etc.)
✅ A history of multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
✅ Willingness to focus on your own childhood trauma history as part of treatment

Take this step toward healing — for you and your family.

📞 Contact us today to learn more or discuss a referral

🌐 Visit our website for more information on this program: https://oswegocac.org/parents

04/29/2026

There are just TEN DAYS LEFT until our Community Canna-Conversation Brunch! RSVP for the opportunity to ask REAL EXPERTS from Upstate Poison Center, Salmon River Cannabis Company, Leafy Wonders, and Flynnstoned Oswego your cannabis questions! FREE BRUNCH INCLUDED!

REGISTER using the link or QR code below, and reach out to us if you have any questions.

Register here -> https://forms.gle/9JD39EdvzfnjuhoD8

04/29/2026

Did you know that we have 5 prescription drop boxes around Oswego County for you to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medication? Check out any of our locations to be able to safely and discretely dispose of medication!

04/29/2026

This Earth Day, Reality Check students helped to clean up to***co litter from the streets of downtown Syracuse. Did you know that more than 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered around the world every year? These can leech chemicals into the environment and break down into micro plastics that can enter soil and waterways. To learn more about how to***co impacts the environment, visit https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/harmful-effects-to***co/to***co-and-environment

04/29/2026

We may not have been 1st (or 2nd or 3rd) but we had a lot of fun working as a team to compete this pretty puzzle 😂 Thank you Fulton Public Library for hosting a great event. Yay, Team OFA!

04/28/2026

A reminder that consuming cannabis in its different forms can have a varied reaction time. Know the facts before you consume cannabis.

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

The Oswego County Health Department offers FREE Narcan training and Narcan Kits to Oswego County Residents ages 18+.

Narcan is a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Narcan is given as a spray up the nose, and can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in 2 to 3 minutes.

To request FREE Narcan or risk reduction supplies to be mailed directly to you, visit: https://health.oswegocountyny.gov/new_page/fentanyl_test_strips.php

To request a FREE Narcan training, visit: https://health.oswegocountyny.gov/new_page/naloxone_(narcan)_training.php

Remember, you can save a life by carrying Narcan!