Below you’ll find a list of helpful resources for both Allegany and Cattaraugus Territories.
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Why do Teens Use Drugs?
June 18 2021 Issue
Get Smart About Drugs – A DEA Resource For Parents, Educators & Caregivers getsmartaboutdrugs.gov The teen years are often a time to explore and learn more about themselves as they approach adulthood. Often, this involves experimenting and testing their boundaries. The desire to do something new or risky is a normal part of teen development. […]
The Disease Concept…
June 18 2021 Issue
Submitted by a recovering Seneca Addict/Alcoholic If you ask a doctor what addiction or alcoholism is, they may tell you that it is a chronic brain disease, characterized by compulsively seeking drugs and using them or compulsively drinking alcohol, despite harmful consequences. A doctor may tell you it’s considered a brain disease, because drugs change […]
“Giving It Away, To Keep It”
June 18 2021 Issue
Submitted by: Darcy Scott, Cultural Peer Advocate at Allegany Seneca Strong My name is Darcy Scott. I’m 39 years old, from the Seneca Nation – of the deer clan and I am an addict. I am not defined by calling myself an addict, it’s a disease that can only be self-diagnosed and is treatable one […]