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Would you card this shopper? 
The PPP conducted an Alcohol Purchase Survey in which young-looking legal age Mystery Shoppers attempted to purchase alcohol in 56 establishments in Pittsfield.  They were carded 86% of the time.  Read more under
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Parents discussed teen alcohol and marijuana use at the PPP Community Meeting on December 1st

Thanks to all who attended the Dec. 1st PPP Community Meeting at Herberg Middle School.  The discussion was lively!  Data was presented, and parents discussed how best to talk to their kids about the consequences of using drugs and alcohol. 
Berkshire Eagle Article. 

December Youth Strategies

Youth members from the Students Against Destructive Decisions Chapters at Pittsfield, Taconic, and St. Joe’s High Schools teamed up to conduct Sticker Shock on December 8th, and a Shoulder Taps Survey is planned for December 15th.  Alcohol sales are at high volume during the winter holidays, and these activities are aimed at raising awareness about the underage drinking law. 

Dispose of Unwanted, Unused or Expired Medications in the new Drop Box in the Pittsfield Police Department Lobby, 39 Allen Street!

Teens are abusing some prescription and over-the-counter drugs to get high.  Every day, 2,500 youth age 12 to 17 abuse a pain reliever for the very first time.  Because these drugs are so readily available, teens who wouldn’t otherwise touch illicit drugs might abuse prescription drugs.  Many of these drugs can be addicting.  Help prevent prescription drug abuse by clearing out your medicine cabinets.  Get rid of any drgus that you are no longer using.  They can now be dropped off anytime, day or night, in the drop box in the lobby of the Pittsfield Police Department at 39 Allen Street.  This is the safest way to get rid of unused medications; flushing them down the toilet or sink could harm the water supply. 

Back to School With Your Best Foot Forward

Check out the positive messages that will be posted on the walls of Pittsfield and Taconic High Schools this year.  These messages were gathered from the data collected by the Students Against Destructive Decisions and the PPP last year.

See more of the ads by clicking the student social norms link under Latest News.

SAY It Proud Nominations for Youth Ages 11 - 19

Please consider nominating a young person for a S.A.Y. It Proud Award.  We want to especially focus oon kids who are making healthy choices and are engaged in positive activities in their communities.  Do you know someone who deserves some community recognition?  We really want to recognize that great kid next door who is helpful and involved in the community, but perhaps isn’t recognized as a top student or athlete.  The Pittsfield Prevention Partnership (PPP) believes that our community values the good choices our teens make and how hard our teens work.  By recognizing the achievements of our youth, we help to create the kind of healthy and positive community that prevents kids from turning to substance use.  Winners will receive a teen membership to the Pittsfield Family YMCA, and gift cards courtesy of Berkshire Bank and Greylock Federal Credit Union.  Please email in a nomination form today!  SAY_It_Proud-nomination-form_(7).doc

We’re Berkshires community members and youth who are committed to helping young people make healthy choices.

Learn more about the PPP by watching members interviewed on Pittsfield Community Television’s Community Matters show with Berkshire United Way President and CEO, Kristine Hazzard: 

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