“Black Lungs,” “MyLifeMyQuit,” “Catch My Breath,” and “Vaping Epidemic” are just some of the drug and alcohol prevention programs and presentations given to local youth by the Lincoln Community Coalition of Nevada (LCC) in cooperation with the NyE Communities Coalition (NyECC). Vaping products contain nicotine, a harmful addictive chemical that causes mental and developmental changes, […]
Alcohol Use Disorder in the United States
By CADCA Watch on youtube.com Since 1992, CADCA has demonstrated that when all sectors of a community come together, social change happens. CADCA represents over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and others. We have members in every U.S. state and territory and more […]
Naloxone Training Available Aug. 24
What every parent and caregiver needs to know about fake pills
The drug landscape is dramatically different from when you grew up, or even from just a few years ago. All parents and caregivers need to be educated on current drug threats to be able to have informed talks with their kids.
Do You Know About Marijuana? Talk With Your Kids About the Facts
Learn some of the facts about the harm caused by marijuana use.
6 Signs of a Fentanyl Overdose
Call 911 immediately if a person exhibits ANY of the following symptoms:
Turn in your expired or unused medication during Drug Take Back Day
Don’t be a dealer. Turn in your expired or unused medication. Saturday, April 22nd 10AM-12PM Panaca Market1105 Main StreetPanaca, Nevada 89042 Alamo Sinclair51 BroadwayAlamo Nevada 89001
Naloxone Training Available
Naloxone Training Includes: Current statistics about opioid use Contact NyECC to book a training for your organization! For additional information contact Amber Pikeamber@nyecc.org775-727-9970 Ext. 305 Hayley Gloecknerhayley@nyecc.org775-962-1087
Real Deal on Fentanyl
As the overdose crisis continues to impact this country, the Ad Council has launched a marketing campaign and website to tackle this issue. This campaign aims to educate young Americans about the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl, as many young people are unaware that fentanyl is appearing as a contaminant in illicit powdered drugs and […]
Free Fentanyl Testing Strips
Deadly fentanyl is now being found in vape pens, marijuana, fake online prescription pills and street drugs. Fentanyl has been found and confirmed as a cause of death in multiple deaths in Lincoln County. Contact Hayley Gloeckner for free fentanyl testing strips and simple instructions on how to use them. We also offer free Naloxone […]
Narcan Training in Alamo
Lincoln County Coalition proudly presents a free and open to the public Narcan Training. Join us on Tuesday, July 5 at 1 p.m. at the Pahranagat Valley Senior Center. Participants attend a short training in how to administer nasal narcan. You could save the life of a friend, loved one or even your own! Narcan […]
Teen Nights Providing Fun, Safe Environment for Local Youth
During a homeroom pep rally, the folks of the Lincoln County Coalition introduced the students of Lincoln County High School to their new ongoing monthly event: the LCHS Teen Night. This event, scheduled for March 31, is designed to give kids a fun and safe place to enjoy one another’s company and explore new and […]
2nd Annual Rural Nevada Opioid Summit
The 2nd Annual Rural Nevada Opioid Summit is scheduled for April 7, 2022 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Experts will discuss important topics on the drug crisis in Nevada, including: Awareness of Opioid Trends and Overdoses High in Plain Sight Substance Abuse in Youth Road to Recovery: A Personal Testimony Hope for Tomorrow Recovery Programs […]
Overdose Reversal Training Available
Naloxone training is available to the community. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. Questions can be directed to Hayley Gloeckner at hayley@nyecc.org.
Drug Paraphernalia Education Trailer (DPET) Parent Night
***Attention All Parents!*** Come and see what your teens might be hiding in plain sight! Join us on March 17 @ 6 pm for our Parent Night! We will be featuring our D.P.E.T. Trailer which is a trailer designed to look like a teen’s room. There are so many ways that teens are disguising/hiding everything […]
One Pill Can Kill – Counterfeit Pills Fact Sheet
DEA lab testing reveals that 4 out of every 10 pills with fentanyl contain a potentially lethal dose. Counterfeit pills often contain fentanyl and are more lethal than ever before.
Medication Assisted Treatment – January 2022
Come meet with representatives of Trac-B Exchange to discuss Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use disorder. MAT is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Feel free to stop in and ask questions or learn about treatment […]
Medication Assisted Treatment – October 2021
Come meet with representatives of Trac-B Exchange to discuss Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use disorder. MAT is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Feel free to stop in and ask questions or learn about treatment […]
Drug Take-Back Day
A prescription drug take-back day will take place Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Sinclair in Alamo and the grocery store in Caliente.
Would you or your organization like to be trained to prevent an opioid overdose?
Naloxone Training Includes: Current statistics about opioid use How to recognize an opioid overdose How to administer Naloxone nasal spray to counteract an overdose You will be given a Naloxone kit so you will be able to prevent an overdose! Contact NyECC to book a training for your organization! For additional information contact Hayley GloecknerHayley@nyecc.org775-962-1087