CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — A record number of prescription drugs were turned in during the Croton Community Coalition’s Semi-Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Croton-on-Hudson. (more…)
Power Hour Exchange Educates Public About National Epidemic of Prescription Drug Misuse and Heroin Addiction
Cortlandt, NY – In a fast-paced, fact-packed sixty minute exchange of information, experts will power walk participants through the four misused prescription medications, short- and long-term effects on the body, mind and spirit and heightened risk factors for athletes—all in one hour. (more…)
Croton Community Coalition Announces Winner of Marijuana Education Contest
Croton-on-Hudson, NY – The Croton Community Coalition announced the winner of its student bookmark awareness campaign about the impacts of teen marijuana use. The winner is Croton-Harmon High School Senior Vivian Vaisman, who was presented with an Ipad tablet at the Fifth Annual Vassallo Prevention Fair. (more…)
Croton Harmon HS Students Learn Marijuana Drug Awareness At Assembly
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — Croton Harmon High School ninth-, 10th- and 11th-graders gathered Friday, April 17 for an assembly on marijuana awareness.
Through a partnership between the Croton Community Coalition and Croton-Harmon Teen Council, a marijuana awareness campaign has been rolling out in grades eight and higher. One of the partners of the campaign, motivational speaker and comedian Matt Bellace, spoke candidly with students about the dangers of substance use and abuse during the assembly, encouraging them to seek natural highs. (more…)
