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Any Volunteers? The Risks of E-cigarettes for Young People
Posted October 22, 2019

Science shows that nicotine can harm teens’ developing brains. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug, a common ingredient in most electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). This video from the U.S. Surgeon General advises parents to "Know the Risks," and highlights how e-cigarettes have the potential to cause lasting harm to the health of young users, especially their brain development, which continues until age 25.

What is Prevention | Introduction
Posted August 19, 2019

The adolescent brain is rapidly developing and is more vulnerable to alcohol and drugs than adult brains, which increases young people’s chances of developing a substance use disorder. What is Prevention explains that prevention is about delaying the onset of first use, or pushing it back as long as possible in order to protect young brains.

90% of people who have a substance use disorder started using alcohol or drugs before they turned 18. The adolescent brain is still developing until a person is in their early to mid 20s. By practicing prevention and delaying the onset of first use, you can help to protect the brain during this important period of development.

For additional resources, please visit:
https://www.cadca.org/
https://www.addictionpolicy.org

Upstream Public Health/Prevention
Posted April 18, 2019

Working upstream is a classic analogy for Prevention and Public Health work.

Coaches and Teachers- You can be the Difference, featuring Erik Coleman (Part 3 of 3)
Posted October 4, 2018

Former professional football player Erik Coleman discusses coaches and educators and the responsibility they have to be educated on prescription pain medications, substance abuse, and addiction.

Family and Community- You can be the Different, featuring Erik Coleman (Part 2 of 3)
Posted October 4, 2018

Former professional football player Erik Coleman discusses the influence that parents and adult members of the community have in the lives of teens and young adults.

Recovery is Possible- You can be the Difference, featuring Erik Coleman (Part 1 of 3)
Posted October 4, 2018

Former professional football player Erik Coleman shares his own personal story about addiction and discusses why recovery is possible for everyone.

PRC in Action
Posted September 23, 2015

This 3 minute video serves as a video brochure for the Suffolk county Prevention Resource Center depicting the PRC staff in action providing technical assistance to the public and other members of the Prevention community , taking place at Prevention related events and trainings Video length: 3:01 min

Stories of Substance 2
Posted September 23, 2015

Learn about an Education Theatre Troupe that promotes making positive and healthy life decisions. Video Length: 8:29 min

YMCA Family Services (Holtsville)
Posted September 23, 2015

The YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to strengthening the foundations of the community. They offer programs and services that focus of Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. They recently had an Open House to celebrate their new location in Holtsville. Video Length: 7:39 min

Tobacco Education
Posted September 23, 2015

Where can those in Suffolk County who struggle with Nicotine addiction, get the help they need to quit? For more information about Tobacco Cessation or Vendor certification programs please contact 631-853-4017 or visit the website and www.Suffolkcountyny.gov/health Video Length: 6:17 min

Teaming Up for Prevention
Posted September 23, 2015

A recent student survey indicated that Coaches of High School athletes are likely to be the first person students will chose to discuss topics related to substance abuse and other at risk behaviors. This relationship of trust and open communication is an area that Advocates in the Prevention community would like to strengthen and provide additional education to these mentors. Video Length: 7:53 min

Sunshine Prevention Dr. Carol Carter interview
Posted September 23, 2015

Dr. Carol Carter joins us to discuss her programs' initiatives geared to promote Prevention and strengthen families. Video length: 7:58 min

Sunshine Prevention Center
Posted September 23, 2015

The Sunshine Prevention center provides education and support to families, and creates a safe place for youth at their summer camp. Video Length: 7:17 min

Suicide Prevention Conference
Posted September 23, 2015

How can social media be used as a resource to prevent Suicide and promote awareness and prevention? Video Length: 6:32 min

Suicide Prevention
Posted September 23, 2015

Suicide prevention is a paramount concern in Suffolk County. Dr. Max Banilivy is a clinical psychologist at the Pederson-Krag Center and is a member of the Executive Committee of Suicide Prevention Coalition of Long Island. He joins us today to talk about suicide prevention. For more information about Suicide Prevention contact the Mental Health Association at 631-226-3900 or RESPONSE Crisis Hotline at 631-751-7500 or the American Foundation Suicide Prevention at 1-800-273-Talk(8255) Video Length: 8:31 min

Stories of Substance
Posted September 23, 2015

Stories of Substance is a student oriented theater troupe for schools and community groups which performs skits addressing contemporary social issues. Video Length: 7:21 min

SOS Recap show
Posted September 23, 2015

Celebrating 200 original episodes of the video magazine "Something of Substance". Video Length: 28:33 min

Social Host Law
Posted September 23, 2015

Learn about the Social Host Law and how this legislation was enacted to protect our children and raise awareness for parents & guardians in regards to allowing underage drinking. Video length: 7:39 min

Rx Abuse to Addiction
Posted September 23, 2015

What can be done to address the rising concern of opiate abuse here on Long Island? Some experts share their knowledge. Video Length: 7:14 min

Riverhead Community Awareness Program Prevention Training
Posted September 23, 2015

The Riverhead (CAP) Community Awareness Program facilitates a prevention training to best protect the community from underage drinking and substance abuse. Video length: 7:08 min

Response Hotline
Posted September 23, 2015

The crisis intervention/referral hotline is open every day of the year, day and night, including holidays. Professionally trained and supervised volunteers offer callers telephone support and help them to explore options that can lead to thinking through next steps. We do not offer therapy or advice, but help callers lower their anxiety and find their own solutions. Crisis counselors also provide referrals for support groups, clinicians, mental health clinics, other hotlines and a host of other community programs and services.

Response Hotline is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week (631) 751-7500 Video Length: 7:28 min

RED Watchband
Posted September 23, 2015

Stony Brook University developed a comprehensive program to equip students with the skills to manage alcohol emergencies. Video Length: 7:09 min

Prevention Through Drama
Posted September 23, 2015

Paul J. Gelinas Jr. High brings light to the issue of substance abuse through drama. Video Length: 8:27 min

Prevention Science and Addiction
Posted September 23, 2015

Dr. Harold I. Perl, PH.D shares his valuable research on prevention science as it pertains to substance abuse. Video Length: 7:55 min

Prevention Resource Center
Posted September 22, 2015

Pamela Mizzi discusses the importance of Prevention strategies and the variety of resources the Suffolk County Prevention Resource Center offers families and communities

Suffolk County PRC’s Impact on Community Coalitions video
Posted September 22, 2015

This video is a 7 minute testimony of Community Coalitions throughout Suffolk County explaining the impact that the Suffolk County Prevention Resource Center has in assisting and sustaining their community Coalitions. For more information about the Suffolk County Prevention Resource Center please call 631-608-5014 or visit the website at www.liprc.org Video Length: 7:01min

PRC’s Impact on Community Coalition Development
Posted September 22, 2015

The Suffolk County Prevention Resource Center has been a valuable resource for many agencies and community groups. Various community coalitions have looked to the PRC for training, guidance and support in forming and sustaining their community coalitions to best address the detrimental social issues posed by Alcoholism and Substance abuse. For more information about the PRC or information on community coalitions please contact 631-608-5014 or visit the PRC website at www. liprc.org Video Length: 6:42

Parents360 Rx Program
Posted September 22, 2015

The Parents360 RX community education program is designed to increase an adult's knowledge of substance abuse and confidence in his or her ability to speak with teens about the subject. After marijuana, prescription and over-the-counter medications (ex. Adderall, Vicodin, OxyContin) account for most of the top drugs abused by 12th graders in the past year. The Parents360 Rx community education program increases an adult's knowledge of substance abuse and confidence in their ability to speak with teens about the subject. As a result, more conversations are happening at home and in the community to deter drug use. Video Length: 11:43 min

Kids and the Internet
Posted September 22, 2015

How is the internet involved in drugs and other teen problems? Get a perspective from the police and clinicians. Video length: 7:40 min

Parenting & Drugs
Posted September 22, 2015

How can parents concerned with the rise of Narcotic use, get organized? Hear from some experts on drugs and parenting. Video Length: 8:02 min

March Against Drug Abuse Rally
Posted September 22, 2015

Riverhead's Community Awareness Program, Riverhead's Schools, and many others in their community sponsor the annual March Against Drug Abuse Rally, inspiring young people to respect themselves and their bodies. Video Length: 7:01 min

M.A.D.D -Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Posted September 22, 2015

The Executive Director for the Long Island chapter of MADD, Thomas McCoy discusses his programs' mission and services provided to the community. Video Length: 6:42 min

Long Island United Summit
Posted September 22, 2015

Professionals. politicians, and concerned parties in the prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery fields gather to discuss and strategize on ways to save lives from the epidemic of substance abuse. Video Length: 6:45 min

Life After Loss
Posted September 22, 2015

Parents courageously share their stories about the devastating loss of their children to addiction and offer hope for others to prevent future tragedies. Video Length: 10:34 min

Gambling Prevention Learning Module 3
Posted September 22, 2015

Take part in this insightful and informative discussion on the issue of problem gambling with Gambling Specialist Dr. Kim McDonald and host Pamela Mizzi, Director of the Suffolk County Prevention Resource Center. Video Length: 8:04 min

Learning Module 2 (Making a Plan)
Posted September 22, 2015

This video provides viewers with helpful prevention strategies and action steps to take in regards to making a plan for addressing suspected drug use and abuse by a teen or adolescent family member. Video Length: 21:13 min

Operation Pizza Box
Posted September 22, 2015

The Babylon Community Coalition, Babylon School District and several Babylon village merchants collaborate to raise awareness about underage drinking with a positive and creative environmental. Video Length: 7:53 min

Northport/ East Northport Community Coalition
Posted September 22, 2015

Northport and East Northport village has organized a community coalition to provide education and events in a comprehensive drug abuse prevention effort. Video Length: 6:03 min

Domestic Violence & Substance Abuse
Posted September 22, 2015

Is there a correlation between substance abuse and domestic violence? Anthony Rizzuto from from Seafield Center provides clarity through his expertise. Video Length: 9:54 min

Darryl St George interview (S.A.D.D Advisor)
Posted September 22, 2015

Darryl St. George, a Navy veteran , History Teacher, and S.A.D.D advisor at Northport High School, joins us to discuss the Students Against Destructive Decisions Program. Video Length: 9:16 min

Dangerous Distracted Driving
Posted September 22, 2015

How do we increase awareness and promote prevention on the topic of Dangerous Distracted Driving? The Suffolk Coalition to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Dependency sponsored a forum to promote prevention and raise awareness about the Dangers of Driving while being drunk, drugged, drowsy, or distracted. Video Length: 8:00 min

Chris Herren
Posted September 22, 2015

Chris Herren is a former NBA player who has struggled with substance abuse for much of his basketball career. Drug-free and alcohol-free since August 1, 2008, Chris has refocused his life to put his sobriety and family above all else. Chris is the founder of The Herren Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing treatment navigation, educational and mentoring programs to those touched by addiction and to educate people of all ages on the dangers of substance abuse. Chris recently teamed up with the Moriches In the Know community coalition and spoke on the behalf of the Summit Behavioral HealthCare organization to share his story at a local high school. Video Length: 8:01 min

CHOICES
Posted September 22, 2015

The CHOICES program celebrates another successful session of promoting prevention and healthy life choices to the students of Cordello Elementary. Video Length: 7:16 min

Anti-Stigma & Suicide Prevention
Posted September 22, 2015

Challenging the stigma associated with mental illness is an ongoing effort. Collen Merlo shares her agency's work in this campaign. Video length: 7:55 min

Alternatives for Youth
Posted September 22, 2015

Need Help dealing with an out of control teenager? The Alternatives for Youth program provides comprehensive and caring help for families dealing with crisis. Video Length: 6:47 min

Ignition Interlock Device
Posted September 22, 2015

Suffolk County's response to drinking and driving mandates DUI offenders to get this device installed in their vehicles. Video length: 8:07 min

Health & Wellness Fair (Town of Babylon)
Posted September 22, 2015

The Town of Babylon hosts a Health, Wellness, and Awareness Fair at Tanner Park to promote Community Unity, Wellness, and Prevention. Video length: 6:59 min

East End Gang Prevention Conference
Posted September 22, 2015

The 8th annual East End Gang Prevention conference is a forum designed to provide information on current trends and strategies towards building a safe community. Video Length: 7:57 min

Drugs & Teen Brain (Ken Winters)
Posted September 22, 2015

National author, speaker, and trainer Dr. Ken C. Winters shares his expertise on the effects of drugs and addiction on the adolescent developing brain. Video length: 8:23 min

Driving While Informed 2: Consequences
Posted September 22, 2015

Shoreham-Wading River high school in collaboration with Suffolk's school resource officers sponsor another year of the Driving while Informed program. Video Length : 5:35 min

Driving While Informed 1: Golf Karts & Goggles
Posted September 22, 2015

Suffolk Police's school resource officers teamed up with Shoreham-Wading River High School to drive the point across regarding the dangers of driving while intoxicated. Video Length: 6:47 min

1st Annual Partners In Prevention Conference
Posted September 22, 2015

This video is a glimpse into the day of activities and trainings conducted at the Partners in Prevention conference held at the Brookhaven Town hall. Video length: 6:03 min

2nd Annual Partners In Prevention
Posted September 8, 2015

The 2nd annual Partners in Prevention conference is a forum in which prevention and treatment agencies/advocates in Suffolk county share strategies, research, and increase awareness about drug and alcohol issues existing within our communities. This year's focus was on the topic of alcohol advertising and the level of exposure our youth are bombarded with in the media and in our communities Video length : 8:07 min

ACES PSA Project
Posted September 8, 2015

Students from local school Districts create Public Service Announcements to address the issues of underage drinking. Video Length: 8:23 min

Above the Influence
Posted September 8, 2015

Learn about a local art exhibit that promotes the message of living above negative influences. Video Length:6:29 min