The Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Council of Orange County

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Merry Christmas from all of us at ADAC! We're here for you. Contact us at 294-9000 or 1-844-984-HOPE.

Even in 2020, there are things to be thankful for! What are your three things today? Contact us at 294-9000 for help, hope and recovery.

Whether you talk about your sobriety or not is up to you. But have an answer ready for that next celebration. Need to talk it out? Contact us at 294-9000.

Introducing the 2021 theme contest for ADAC’s 34th Annual Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Design Contest!

Don't forget! Tonight is our Keynote Speaker, Marc Mero, LIVE at 5pm and 7pm. Did you register yet?! Send your student's AGE and GRADE to [email protected]

Deliver holiday meals, walk dogs at the shelter, look in on an elderly neighbor, or be a greeter at your place of worship. Any way you choose to be of service can help others, as well as yourself. We're here to help, too. Contact us at 294-9000.

Going it alone is never a good idea; there is strength in your community. Keep them close. We're here to help if you need us. Contact us at 294-9000 or 1-844-984-HOPE.

This just in! The staff at Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School in Port Jervis, NY took the #redribbonweek Adult Pledge to kick off Red Ribbon Week at their school! Prevention starts with responsible adults setting positive examples for youth, and offering support and resources for students who may be struggling. We are proud of these educators for taking the pledge! Join them by sending us a video of your staff taking the adult pledge to [email protected] The Red Ribbon Campaign #orangegoesred

John S. Burke is one of many schools acrosss Orange County celebrating Red Ribbon Week today! Prevention works!

The History of Red Ribbon Week presented to us by the Tri-County Community Partnership!

This years Red Ribbon Week Bow Hanging Celebration was an awesome way to kick the week off! We want to thank @ocstopdwi, @mwcsd, @steve.neuhaus, @david_hoovler, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Orange County Youth Bureau, and all the youth and adult volunteers! Red Ribbon Week starts TODAY, so let the fun begin! #redribbonweek @ocny_rrw @redribboncampaign

Today, Orange is going Red! The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people. Each year the campaign is recognized and celebrated from October 23rd-October 31st each year. Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week by wearing red today!

Red Ribbon Week starts tomorrow!

Please register to join us for this virtual event on Monday, Oct. 26 as part of our Red Ribbon Week celebration! You are sure to be inspired!

JUUL Labs has introduced Track + Trace. It allows confiscated JUUL Devices to be reported and investigated in order to stop the sale of JUUL products to underage users. If you're an adult that has confiscated a JUUL Device from an underage user, you can help stop underage sales by reporting the device online: Go to juul.com/report/device. Confirm how the device was confiscated and enter the product's Tracking ID number. That's it. Once a report is submitted, JUUL will locate the retailer and take appropriate action. If your teen is struggling with nicotine use, our Teen Intervene program can help. Contact our Prevention Educators at 294-9000 to arrange your virtual visit.

We'd like to be your go-to for all things Prevention, but the Drug Enforcement Agency has put together Just Think Twice: your one-stop shop for resources about student drug prevention education. Here you can find info about the risks and consequences of drugs and how to avoid the pressure to get involved with them. Visit https://www.justthinktwice.gov/drugs for all the info! Need a virtual speaker, presentation, or reader for your online classroom? Our Prevention Educators are available for all your virtual needs! Contact us at 294-9000.

The 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey results show concerning trends around nicotine and marijuana use among college aged young adults aged 19-22. While the normalization of marijuana is prevalent, THC levels are typically over 20% in modern day marijuana, compared to 3.5% in marijuana from 20 years ago. For the still developing brains of young adults, this higher potency marijuana can be addictive. Nicotine is well known for it’s addictive quality. You can find all the s...urvey results here: http://www.monitoringthefuture.org//mono/mtf-vol2_2019.pdf Here are some of the headlines of the survey: Past month CANNABIS VAPING increased sharply among non-college young adults in 2019. Past year CANNABIS USE remained at historic highs. Daily CANNABIS USE was more common among non-college young adults in 2019 Past month NICOTINE VAPING rose dramatically over 3 years. If you need support for a family member’s use, contact our Family Navigator at 294-9000.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require makers of benzodiazepines to outline the risks of abuse, addiction, physical dependence and withdrawal on the drugs' labels. Benzodiazepines, or "benzos," which include brand name drugs like Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium and Valium, are used for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, seizures, social phobia and panic disorder. Even when taken at recommended dosages, their use can lead to misuse, abuse, and addiction, es...pecially when benzodiazepines are combined with other medicines, such as alcohol, opioid pain relievers, or illicit drugs. For more information on the new labeling, patient next steps or additional information visit: https://www.fda.gov//fda-requiring-boxed-warning-updated-i If you need help with your substance use, contact our Peer Engagement Specialists at 1-844-984-HOPE (4673). See more