This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo reportedly rejected a proposal made by the New York State Public Health and Planning Council that would have increased taxes and regulations on alcohol. Under this plan, along with the tax increase, the number of new bars and liquor stores would have been reduced and advertisements that do not “glamourize” alcohol consumption would have been mandated.
Prevention Resource Centers have been established throughout New York State to provide technical assistance and training to a growing network of community partnerships and coalitions working towards reducing the impact of alcohol, illicit drug, and gambling abuse.
To contact any coalition, please contact the PRC located in that region.
Gambling can be defined as any activity (e.g. a game of chance or skill) where an item of value is placed at risk in an attempt to gain something of greater value.
Inhalants are ordinary household products that are inhaled or sniffed by children to get high. There are hundreds of household products on the market today that can be misused as inhalants.
d a proposal made by the New York State Public Health and Planning Council that would have increased taxes and regulations on alcohol. Under this plan, along with the tax increase, the number of new bars and liquor stores would have been reduced and advertisements that do not “glamourize” alcohol consumption would have been mandated.
