Representatives from the  Scarsdale Action For Youth (SAY)  Coalition attended the annual CADCA Leadership Forum in Washington, DC, joining over 4,000 participants focused on best practices in substance‑use prevention and youth engagement. The event featured more than 100 workshops, plenary sessions, and professional development opportunities centered on this year’s theme,  Resilient Communities, Lasting Change . In a time when prevention funding and priorities are in flux, t

As excitement builds around the Super Bowl, new research highlights the growing prevalence of gambling among teens. According to Common Sense Media’s  Betting on Boys  report, more than one in three boys ages 11–17 have engaged in gambling or gambling-related activities in the past year, often through sports betting platforms and online exposure.  To promote awareness and prevention ahead of the Super Bowl, the STAY Club, supported by Scarsdale Action for Youth Coalition host

Gambling and alcohol use impact the adolescent brain in the same way.  In fact, teens who gamble and drink alcohol are more likely to develop mental health and addiction issues.  For more information on teen gambling, please go to  https://www.sayscarsdale.org/gambling Love the Game Not the Odds or the Beer