South Hadley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition

South Hadley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition Dedicated to supporting healthy youth & preventing underage drinking and drug use. We are a coalition of community members working to support our youth.

We would welcome you to join.

At the Op**te Awareness event in South Hadley. Tree dedication as a memorial to those whose lives were lost to op**te dr...
08/27/2025

At the Op**te Awareness event in South Hadley. Tree dedication as a memorial to those whose lives were lost to op**te drugs.

The importance of refusal skills. The importance of having a plan, knowing ahead of time what to say.
08/12/2025

The importance of refusal skills. The importance of having a plan, knowing ahead of time what to say.

Learn effective strategies to help teens refuse peer pressure while maintaining friendships. Discover communication techniques and teenage refusal skills that build confidence and promote healthy decision-making in social situations.

This information is slowly becoming more available to the public. Each industry guards its health risks; it took a very...
05/31/2025

This information is slowly becoming more available to the public. Each industry guards its health risks; it took a very very long time for general acceptance about cigarette risks too. Alcohol is the latest to be aware of.

Important information
01/06/2025

Important information

IMPORTANT POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT: Governor Healey Signs Bill Making Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Support More Affordable and Accessible

This is a HUGE win for the entire recovery community! Advocates have worked tirelessly to get these policies passed - job well done!

What a wonderful way to end 2024!

This is remarkable!!
12/04/2024

This is remarkable!!

BOSTON — To***co and ni****ne products would eventually become banned in Massachusetts, under a regulatory trajectory that a trio of lawmakers hope will become law next session.Sen. Jason Lewis and Reps. Tommy Vitolo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian...

05/22/2024

Some people use drugs to help them cope with stress or mental health challenges, which can lead to substance use disorder (SUD). SUD is not a personal failing; it's a treatable condition. And you’re worth it. Start here: https://bit.ly/3QNh6Sa

05/14/2024

The MA Overdose Prevention Helpline has a new name! ***The helpline number remains the same: 1-800-972-0590.
The new website is: www.safe-spot.me***

"The rebranding to SafeSpot represents an evolution in our identity while staying true to our core mission of offering a safe and supportive space for those using drugs. The new name embodies the sanctuary and reassurance that we strive to provide to everyone who seeks assistance.
The transition to SafeSpot will accompany updated branding, including a new logo and website, to reflect the organization's fresh identity."

If you need support . . . Here it is!
05/12/2024

If you need support . . . Here it is!

Great learning opportunities for caregivers! And free
04/26/2024

Great learning opportunities for caregivers! And free

This coming Saturday 10 - 2 PM at the South Hadley Police Department. The 26th annual Drug Take-Back event. There will b...
04/22/2024

This coming Saturday 10 - 2 PM at the South Hadley Police Department. The 26th annual Drug Take-Back event. There will be lockboxes to secure your adult-use cannabis products for the first 10 visitors that need one.
See you there!

CONGRATULATIONS! The South Hadley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition awarded their annual Prevention Champion Award to ...
04/11/2024

CONGRATULATIONS! The South Hadley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition awarded their annual Prevention Champion Award to Karen Walsh Pio. Her tireless efforts helped establish this Coalition and secured funding through the Drug-Free Communities Federal Grant for the past 11 years! Well done!
From left are Heather Warner, Steve Fleming, Karen Walsh Pio, Susan Cook, and Megan Lee.

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South Hadley, MA
01075

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Working to prevent teen substance use

The South Hadley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition is a group of people who live or work in South Hadley and seek to reduce youth substance use in our town. We serve all teens in South Hadley and focus on reduced use of alcohol and ma*****na, all ni****ne products and op**te drugs. We reduced teen use of ci******es from 16% in 2009 to 4.5% in 2015 and the use of alcohol from 76% in 2009 at the 12th grade level to 34.3% in 2017. We have worked with our Board of Health to raise the age of to***co purchase from 18 to 21 in South Hadley and to ban the sale of all flavored to***co products in our town. We established the first permanent secure medication drop-box in the Commonwealth of MA in our police station in 2009 to get unwanted medications out of town residences. We have reduced use of he**in by 12 graders from 8.7% in 2003 to less than 1% in 2015. We implement evidence-based strategies which are matched to our own local conditions. We actively educate our community about the impact of ma*****na on developing teen brains, about the impact of product advertising on teen perceptions, and about the importance of parental involvement by supporting the SAMHSA “Talk, They Hear You” campaign.