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What is the Connecticut Good Samaritan Law?
Connecticut has Good Samaritan Laws with the overriding purpose of encouraging professionals and laypersons to help those in need of...

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Apr 13, 20221 min read
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Jan 27, 20220 min read
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Let's #MentionPrevention: Marijuana
On June 22nd, Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill legalizing and regulating adult-use cannabis. This means that residents over the age of...

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Aug 16, 20215 min read
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Grant awarded to WHPC to prevent and reduce the abuse of drugs in the community
On June 30, 2021 the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) awarded 65 grants for Community-Based Coalition...

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Aug 2, 20212 min read
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Mental Health Check-in
Things are tough right now. It may feel harder than ever to express how exactly you are feeling. But sometimes — you just have to ask...

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May 3, 20213 min read
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What is the Social Host Law in CT?
Know the Law… Providing and allowing minors under 21 to drink alcohol or use cannabis in Connecticut is against the law. Under the law,...

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Jan 19, 20211 min read
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Let’s #MentionPrevention: UNDERAGE DRINKING
Help us curb underage drinking! Let’s #MentionPrevention is a campaign designed to assist retail and dining locations as they adjust to...

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Jan 19, 20211 min read
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What You Need To Know About Youth Vaping
Join us for an interactive and engaging webinar for community members and parents/guardians with Tricia Dahl as she speaks about the...

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Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Specific Focus Group for West Haven Youth
West Haven Youth- we want to hear from you!! Looking for participants for a Zoom Focus Group on Thursday, January 7th from 2:30-3:30. ...

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Dec 10, 20201 min read
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Looking For Virtual Focus Group Attendees
Can you spare some time to help West Haven Prevention Council better understand community needs when it comes to education on substance...

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Dec 4, 20201 min read
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A Conversation with Middle Schoolers About Vaping
What are teen perspectives on vaping? Watch our video to hear their opinions.

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Nov 3, 20201 min read
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Study Finds Delivery Services Are Not Always Checking for ID's
Teens' access to alcohol may have become easier during COVID-19 due to delivery services. Watch the video to learn more.

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Nov 2, 20201 min read
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Alcohol on the Rise Since Youth Have Returned to School
At a recent school meeting in Southern Connecticut, it was reported that underage drinking has increased and replaced vaping as a result...

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Oct 29, 20202 min read
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#MentionPrevention: Middle School & Vaping - What do they know?
Middle school-aged children talk about vaping with adults. Let's see what is on their minds. By West Haven Prevention Council Has your...

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Oct 19, 20204 min read
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Grant awarded to create West Haven Prevention Council to tackle underage drinking
The coalitions’ mission is to involve and engage the local community to prevent alcohol and substance use among youth MILFORD, CT –...

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Aug 10, 20202 min read
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