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Two Pillars of Ohio Prevention Recognized with 2025 Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention Award

Prevention Action Alliance announces the recipients of this year’s Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention award for their annual luncheon. ...

Breaking Stigma, Driving Change: A Conversation with the Honorable Mary Bono

On October 23rd, Prevention Action Alliance will host the Your Role in Prevention luncheon at the Columbus Zoo’s Africa Event...

PAA Supports Governor DeWine’s Request to Classify Kratom Compounds as Illegal Drugs

Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) strongly supports Governor DeWine’s call for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to classify both natural and...

The 2025 We Are Change Rally gets highlighted on ABC6 News

The 2025 We Are Change Rally was proudly highlighted on ABC6 News. The network interviewed several members of the OYLPN...

OYLPN Youth Council’s Advocacy Against Tobacco and Vaping Earns Spotlight in Ohio News

On March 11th, the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network Youth Council, in partnership with Tobacco Free Kids, met with lawmakers to...

Prevention Action Alliance’s Response to Governor DeWine’s FY 2026-2027 Executive Budget Proposal

Prevention Action Alliance thanks Governor Mike DeWine for his leadership and continued commitment to the well-being of Ohioans in his...

Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network Earns Prestigious UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Grant for Youth Podcast

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Ohio Youth-Led Prevention Network (OYLPN) has earned its first international grant, awarded by UNESCO and...

Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) Board of Directors Elects New Members

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADDS MEMBERS & ELECTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DURING ANNUAL MEETING [Columbus, October 3, 2024] – FOR...

The Intersection of Gambling Harm and Mental Health: The Ohio Casino Control Commission on Protecting Ohio’s College Athletes

By: Cory Brown, MPA, OCPC, ICPS | Manager of Problem Gambling Services at Ohio Casino Control Commission May is Mental...

Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) Embraces Dry January: A Commitment to Responsible Consumption and Mental Health

By Brian Hoyt, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) is supporting its consumers who choose to not drink...

Very Anti-Social Media: A new law could make social media more accountable.

BY: LESLIE KLOSTERMAN PUBLISHED JAN. 3, 2024 on The Daily Standard A new law requiring parental consent for kids under...

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

While the holiday season is often viewed as a joyous time of celebration, it’s important to recognize that many individuals...