ITAC- It Takes a Community Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition

16/02/2026

Big day tomorrow! 💥
9am: Strategic Planning Committee Meeting (on Zoom)
3–5pm: Ice Skating Extravaganza ⛸️✨
Join us for feedback, fun, and community!

Contact us for information on both!

16/02/2026

Join us tomorrow, 02/17 from 3-5pm at the Classic Rink in East Aurora. Skating FREE! Skate rentals FREE with 4 canned good donations to support local pantry and blessing boxes or $5.

16/02/2026

Reflect, learn, and continue choosing what is right in our community, for all members.

15/02/2026

Yes! Get the facts about ma*****na.

MA*****NA THEN vs. NOW: WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW

In the 1970s–80s, ma*****na was very different from what teens are exposed to today.

THEN:
• Average THC levels were around 2–5%
• Most use was from smoking a joint or pipe
• Products were less concentrated and less potent

NOW:
• THC levels commonly range from 15–30% in plant form
• Concentrates (“dabs,” vapes, wax) can reach 60–90% THC
• Edibles and vapes make it easier to use more without realizing it

WHY THIS MATTERS FOR TEENS:
Today’s high-potency THC can have a stronger impact on the developing adolescent brain, increasing risk for:
• Anxiety and panic reactions
• Memory and focus problems
• Dependence and addiction
• Cannabis-induced psychosis in vulnerable youth
This isn’t the same ma*****na many adults remember.

14/02/2026

Roses are red,
Mental health matters too.
This Valentine’s Day,
Don’t forget to love you.

13/02/2026

ITAC has Narcan and can coordinate training for your business or organization to ensure you know how to respond in an overdose situation. Addiction is a disease, and Narcan can save the life of a loved one as they work toward recovery. Contact us if you're interested.

It may be hard to tell whether a person is experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, treat it like an overdose—you could

Here are some things to look for if you think someone is overdosing: youtube.com/watch?v=bO6VViDLI38

13/02/2026

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Our annual Black Balloon Day event will take place on Friday, March 6 at West Side Community Services. A community resource fair (5-6 pm) will lead into the remembrance ceremony at 6 pm.

This day of remembrance, love and action honors the lives lost to overdose while uplifting families and communities impacted by loss.

The Office of Harm Reduction is accepting images of loved ones to use in a display during the remembrance ceremony: https://www3.erie.gov/health/form/days-of-remembrance-registration

13/02/2026

🖤 February is Black History Month
We honor and celebrate the history, achievements, and contributions of Black leaders and communities; past and present. At ITAC, we believe strong communities are built through equity, inclusion, and uplifting every voice.