Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition’s (PAAC) Program Director Margaret Simmons was awarded a grant from the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services and Prevention Action Alliance to attend the CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) 33rd Annual National Leadership Forum in Washington, DC. At this forum, PAAC was recognized for completing the National Coalition Institute’s National…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence includes physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, harassment, or stalking of an adolescent within the context of a past or present romantic relationship. One in three teens will experience teen dating violence before they become adults.1 Teen dating violence is a risk factor for substance use,…
Why do healthy friendships matter? Healthy, positive friendships provide youth with companionship, support, and a sense of belonging. Through healthy friendships, young people can build positive social skills, learn to develop their own unique identity, and become motivated to engage in academics and extracurricular activities. Healthy friendships can encourage or reinforce healthy behavior and often…
What is sports betting? On January 1st, 2023, sports betting became legal in Ohio for people aged 21 or older. Sports betting is a “game of chance in which a player attempts to predict results in a sporting event and places a wager on the outcome.” Many different forms of sports betting are now legal…
Saturday, October 29th from 10am-2pm Walmart Supercenter 1470 South Court Street Circleville We appreciate the support of the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Department to help reduce the prescription drug use in Pickaway County. Be part of the solution. Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back.
Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition (“PAAC” or “Coalition”) was established late in 2015. Several dedicated Pickaway County community advocates and leaders were inspired by the efforts of similar communities in Ohio who were working together to eliminate drug addiction. The founding purpose of the Coalition was to enhance collaboration, complement existing community resources, and enhance the…
A person under the age of 21 may not purchase or consume alcohol. A person under the age of 21 may not order or purchase beer or liquor in any public or private place (unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse). A person under the age of 21 may not use false identification in…
Since 2007, unintended drug overdoses have exceeded car crashes as the lead- ing cause of accidental death in Ohio. More than 25% of Ohio high school students reported using a prescription drug without a doctor’s prescription at least once. 70% of those who reported using prescription drugs non–medically got them from friends or relatives. Keep…
While it is difficult to distinguish typical adolescent behavior from drug-induced behavior, parents should consider possible drug use if they notice several of these changes in their child: Changes in Physical Appearance Lack of personal cleanliness, messy appearance Red eyes and frequent use of eye drops Runny nose, congestion, coughing Wearing dark glasses when not…
Tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana are the drugs that young people use most often. Each of these is destructive in its own right. Plus, the use of any one of them seems to “open the door” to involvement with other drugs. Tobacco Smoking, chewing, and dipping all involve the use of nicotine. The nicotine in tobacco…