Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion

Each year the National Council on Problem Gambling sponsors the Gift Responsibly Campaign to raise awareness on the risk of problem gambling for youth. This year, Prevention II Specialist, Lindsay Earley, designed a sticker for local coffee shops to display on their cups in Armstrong, Indiana, and Clarion Counties. The sticker is a reminder that lottery products should not be purchased as a gift for youth. AICDAC encourages the spread of Christmas cheer by gifting responsibly.

Every October and April, The DEA hosts National Rx Take Back Day. This year, National Rx Take Back Day fell on October 26, 2024. This initiative aims to collect unused or expired medications, so that they are not sitting in a medicine cabinet at home. Too often, these unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands which is dangerous and often tragic.

During the month of October, many high school students are getting ready for Homecoming. This is also a risky time of year when many teenagers may be introduced to underage drinking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, approximately 1,000 children under age 21 die each year in preventable tragedies while celebrating their high school homecoming. Therefore, efforts to prevent underage drinking, particularly at homecoming, is critical.