ACASA' Community Educator Ann Weaver discusses the dangers of using smokeless tobacco and gives tips on how to try and quit.
Feb 18, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We have a conversation between ACASA's Community Educator Ann Weaver and Trauma Informed Communities Coordinator Jonah Crump about the importance of adults talking to young people about tough topics, such as substance use, mental health, trauma, etc.
Jan 29, 2024•36 min
New York State Trooper James O'Callaghan discusses the dangers of driving impaired, driving under the influence, statistics, and laws dealing with open container law and cannabis use in a vehicle.
Dec 16, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This podcast has two guest, first the Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.'s (ACASA) Community Educator Ann Weaver to discuss September being Recovery month and some basics about recovery, second is ACASA's Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Jamie Minderler to discuss the new mobile treatment unit being offered in Allegany County.
Sep 09, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Genesee Valley Central School's Wellness Director Anne Campbell discusses the upcoming free clinic being offered on September 24 and 25. Anne discusses that the clinic is free with no qualifications and medical services being offered.
Aug 29, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Listen to Angela DiRosa and Jeffrey Wierzbicki from Western Problem Gambling Resource Center discuss what problem gambling is, tell tale signs if someone has a problem with gambling, and the new mobile sports betting option in New York. Angela and Jeffrey also discuss resources available to New York residents experiencing issues with problem gambling and family members of problem gamblers.
Mar 01, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Tobacco Free Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany's Community Engagement Coordinator Ken Dahlgren discusses the issue of menthol in tobacco products. Ken will talk about how the tobacco industry has used menthol to target specific communities, has become the most popular tobacco product among all ethnic and age groups. Ken will also discuss how smokers who smoke menthol cigarettes are less successful than smokers of regular cigarettes of quitting. Ken will also discuss New York's new It's Not Just ...
Feb 26, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 2
ACASA's Community Educator Ann Weaver discusses the dangers of consuming alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or vaping during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Jan 12, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 2
ACASA's Community Educator Ann Weaver discusses alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. She also discusses resources and treatment opportunities.
Jan 01, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Listen to Allegany County's Public Health Educator Rob Matasich answer some common questions about COVD-19 and the vaccines. This podcast is to help people get the facts about COVID-19, vaccines and where they local Allegany County residents can find information about vaccination sites.
Aug 16, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Joseph Damiano is a Peer Support Specialist for the Arc Allegany-Steuben New York. He discusses what it means to be an advocate and what the advocates are working on in educating the local community on the developmental disabilities community and policy change.
Aug 02, 2021•11 min
This podcast is with ACASA's Community Educator Ann Weaver and covers the five themes of SAMHSA's National Prevention Week. Monday is "Preventing Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse, Tuesday is Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse, Wednesday is Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use, Thursday is Preventing Youth Tobacco Use, and Friday is Preventing Suicide. This podcast includes information on local resources and recent changes in recreational marijuana adult 21+ use bei...
May 10, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
February 21 to February 27 is "Through with Chew Week" which brings awareness to the issue of smokeless tobacco use. On February 25 it is Great American Spit Out, which smokeless tobacco users are encouraged to quit for one day.
Feb 22, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This episode covers the 45th Annual Great American Smokeout. Smoking is still the number one cause of preventable cause of death in the world. The podcast covers the importance of quitting for one day and how it can lead to becoming a successful former smoker. Ann Weaver discusses how different steps to become a successful former smoker and the use of nicotine replacement therapy the correct way. Ann also discusses ways people can go about their quitting journey on their own, but also how counse...
Nov 19, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Seen Enough Tobacco Day is a New York State Tobacco Control Program day to make our communities aware of the marketing tactics of the Tobacco Industry. This podcast has Tobacco Free Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany's Community Engagement Coordinator Ken Dahlgren. Ken discusses many topics dealing with tobacco use including, the need for some many laws dealing with tobacco products, "the right or freedom to smoke", the role Menthol plays in getting people to start using tobacco products and keep...
Oct 13, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Podcast has the Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc.'s Community Educator Ann Weaver discussing CASA's Family Day and the importance of families having dinner together and having conversations with each other. ACASA promotes Family Day locally and their social media outlets.
Sep 28, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This podcast is about Catholic Charities' Kinship Care Program that is now being offered to families in Allegany County. The podcast describes the program and what services it offers.
Sep 24, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 2
ACASA's Community Educator Ann Weaver joins the 585 Prevention podcast to discuss the 2020 Recovery Month and as a community what we can do to support people entering recovery or are in recovery.
Sep 15, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
