The Prevention Council of Putnam

11/04/2025

Does this sound familiar, things you can do to help ease the transition.
- Get out in nature, take a walk on Sunny day.
- Keep up with physical exercise
- Consider using a light box
- Connect with family and friends
- Avoid alcohol, which is a depressant
Continue reading to learn more about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

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11/04/2025

Mark Your Calendar: November 20 is the Great American Smokeout!
Thinking about quitting smoking or va**ng? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone. The Great American Smokeout is your chance to take that first step toward a healthier, smoke-free life.
Here’s what you can do before the big day:
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about quit aids
• Set a quit date and tell someone you trust
• Download a quit-smoking app or join a support group
• Remove triggers from your space—stash the lighters, ditch the v**e
• Write down your reasons for quitting and keep them close
Every step counts. Whether it’s your first try or your fifth, November 20 is a powerful day to recommit to your health and your future. Let’s breathe easier—together. 💙

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11/03/2025

Thank you Matt Slater for your continued support. It was a pleasure meeting with you and connecting around our shared commitment to substance use prevention and mental health promotion. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and for your advocacy efforts. Your support means a great deal.

10/31/2025

Red Ribbon Week. A week of awareness, a lifetime commitment to stay drug free.

10/31/2025

Hey ghouls and goblins! Halloween is all about fun, but staying safe keeps the scares where they belong, in the costumes, not real life. October 31st is also one of the biggest nights for teen drinking and drug use. Add unsupervised parties, distracted drivers, and risky substances, and it can become a truly frightful night for families.
Let’s flip the script. Here’s how to keep it cool, safe, and substance-free:
🟣 Stick with your crew, no solo haunting!
🟠 Light it up! Glow sticks, flashlights, and bright costumes help drivers see you.
⚫ Check your treats before you eat, if it’s unwrapped or looks weird, toss it.
🟣 Respect boundaries, not everyone wants a jump scare or a knock at midnight.
🟠 If you’re partying, know your limits and look out for each other.
⚫ Carry naloxone if you have it, you never know when you could save a life.
Parents: we’re here to help you turn fear into prevention. Start the conversation, share the facts, and teach your teen how not to get tricked this Halloween. Together, we can make the night legendary — for all the right reasons. 🧡

10/31/2025

As Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month comes to a close, our commitment continues. Prevention isn’t a moment it’s a movement. We remain dedicated to educating, empowering, and protecting our community every single day.
A few reminders:
• Safe medication disposal saves lives.
• Naloxone access and training matter.
• Conversations around substance use can change outcomes.
Together, we build a healthier, more informed future.

10/31/2025

Halloween should be full of treats, not risks. Talk with your teen about staying safe, steering clear of drugs and alcohol, and making smart choices. A little guidance goes a long way toward a night of fun, not regret. Let’s keep the celebration safe and spirited!

10/30/2025

Important information to know.

As Halloween approaches, experts are raising concerns about the increasing number of young children accidentally consuming cannabis-infused edibles.

10/30/2025

You too can save a life.

10/30/2025

Thank you to Carmel High School for welcoming us for a Red Ribbon event, it was an honor to be part of such a meaningful day. We’re especially grateful to Ashley Sirna, Student Assistance Counselor and Sgt. 1st Class Fernandez of the National Guard for joining us and lending their voices to this important cause. Your commitment to prevention, education, and community engagement truly shines, and we’re proud to stand alongside you in promoting healthy choices and honoring those affected by substance use. Thank you for your partnership and your passion!

Carmel Central Schools

10/30/2025

Reminder:
Halloween is one of the biggest nights for teen drinking and drug use. Combined with unsupervised gatherings, careless drivers, and dangerous contaminants and adulterants in unregulated products,
Halloween can be a frightful night for families. We’re here to empower parents with the facts, strategies, and information to help prevent teen substance use. Teach your teen how not to get tricked this Halloween.

10/30/2025

Red Ribbon Week.
Reach for the stars, not for drugs.