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Prevention
New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) defines prevention as a pro-active, research-based, data-driven process utilizing proven-...
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Treatment
Our philosophy is based on the premise that addiction is a treatable disease that has biological, psychological, social and spiritual components. Accordingly, ...
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Recovery
Recovery encompasses an individual’s whole life, including mind, body, spirit, and community. This includes addressing: self-care practices, family, housing,...
Who We Are
Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County is a private, non-profit agency which provides information, education, counseling and referral services for area residents and organizations. Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County views addiction as a progressive, treatable disease with recognizable symptoms. By providing prevention, education and counseling services to individuals and families, the Council strives to provide people with the support necessary for sobriety and good health.
Featured Articles
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Alcohol Awareness Month
This message of #WeeklyWisdom is brought to you by Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County, a proud partner of the Community Coalition for Healthy Youth. April 1st marks the start of Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health awareness campaign organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, intended…
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Fostering Healthy Relationships
This message of Weekly Wisdom was written by Lyn Staack, Youth Education Coordinator for the Advocacy Center, a proud partner of the Community Coalition for Healthy Youth. Valentine’s Day and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month When I learned that February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, my first thought was “Great, I…
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