October 23, 2018

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday (10/27) is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

Collect and dispose of your unused/expired prescription drugs today (and every day) by visiting the disposal unit at the Irvington Police Department.

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October 23, 2018

Red Ribbon Week

DID YOU KNOW? Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started.

This year’s theme is Life Is Your Journey. Travel Drug Free. Get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.

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August 10, 2018

Separating Marijuana Fact from Fiction in New York

The New York State Department of Health recently released a report recommending the legalization of marijuana. Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) worked with its advisory board to review the report and found a laundry list of major flaws. Click here to read their comprehensive rebuttal.

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August 1, 2018

It’s Not Too Early to Start Talking

The younger you are when you start drinking, the greater your chance of becoming addicted to alcohol at some point in your life.  That’s why it is important to start talking early, and keep talking, to your children about the dangers of underage drinking. Learn more.

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July 24, 2018

O’Hara Summer High School Basketball League Summer

The Irvington Recreation Department with the Irvington High School Varsity basketball coaches will be hosting a Summer High School Basketball League at the outdoor courts at Scenic Hudson Park. iASK is partnering with the Village to provide healthy and safe alternative activities.

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July 1, 2018

It Takes a Village…

With everyone working together, communities can strengthen prevention efforts and support the health and wellness of all youth and families.  Get involved.  Contact the Co-Chairs of your local community coalition, Irvington About Safe Kids/Community Advisory Board, at bghunt23@optonline.net (Tanya Hunt) or allysonkf5@gmail.com (Allyson Felix).

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June 3, 2018

Smart Approach to Marijuana

Senator Schumer has proposed a bill to “de-schedule” marijuana, which would fully legalize and commercialize the drug with no restrictions on potency or packaging. That is very different from the way he had advertised his proposal, as decriminalizing. Learn more.

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