OASAS Premieres "Taking Action in Educating New York" Video to Address College Drinking

State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today premiered a new underage drinking prevention video featuring New York residents taking action in their community.

OASAS announces the release of the first-ever Prevention Strategic Plan. As envisioned, this new plan will help guide statewide prevention efforts in the years to come and will also serve as an essential component for moving the prevention agenda forward.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2010 for the Implementing Evidence- Based Prevention Practices in Schools grant program.

Through the 2008 Youth Development Survey conducted by OASAS, more than 92,000 teen-agers in grades 7-12 across New York identified the factors that can lead to a higher risk of substance abuse. The survey also reported on the protective factors that can be used to best prevent alcohol and drug use.

Sharp decline also continues for methamphetamine use 
The misuse of prescription drugs decreased significantly between 2007 and 2008 among those aged 12 and older, including among adolescents, according to 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)...

These guidelines are available for download and reflect changes effective September 1, 2009.

Adults over the age of 18 should be aware the Suffolk County Law fully enforces the "Social Host" legistation if it has been proven that a minor was drinking at your home.  Please view details on this law here.