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Fall 2022 Public Awareness Campaign

Our latest campaign increases awareness to critical addiction resources to help reduce overdose rates and save lives.

Public Awareness

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Overview

OASAS is dedicated to raising the public consciousness to the prevention, treatment and recovery services available in New York State. Campaigns, documentaries, and educational programming help to eliminate the stigma of addiction and inspire hope. Use these materials to encourage and engage in meaningful conversations about addiction and prevention at home, in school or on social media.

Featured Campaigns

Stick to the Game Plan Campaign

This campaign increases awareness of the risks of problem gambling and provide tips on how to prevent gambling harms.

30 in 30 Project

Stories from those in recovery to inform, inspire and motivate anyone thinking about starting their own recovery journey.

International Overdose Awareness Day

OASAS reminds NYers the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, connection is.

All Public Awareness Materials

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Problemas de Juego de Apuestas y los Adolescentes

Problem Gambling in Adolescents

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Talk to children and teens about what can happen if they use alcohol, drugs, or gamble.

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Unused Medication

Steps for the safe disposal of unused medications.

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When the Doctor Prescribes Meds

How to talk to your physician about prescribed medication to protect yourself and your family.

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Numbers Speak Volumes

Statistics that speak volumes when talking to children, teens and young adults about alcohol, drugs, and gambling.

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Make the Talk Count

Ideas for having the conversation about alcohol, drugs, and gambling at every age.

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Empowering Teens to Say "No"

Empowering youth and teens by arming them with refusal skills.

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Conversation Starters

Conversation starters for having a serious talk about alcohol, drugs, and gambling with children, teens, and young adults.

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Ideas for connecting to children, teens and young adults when having a serious conversation about alcohol, drugs, and gambling.

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Campaign

Addiction: In the Know

A new multi-faceted public awareness campaign and quiz designed to address common misconceptions about addiction.

Learn more about Addiction: In the Know Public Awareness Campaign