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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Calls on FDA to Ban Flavored Vaping Products During Press Conference Held at Partnership Offices

EAST HARTFORD, CT (8/14/2023) –   U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) held a press conference at The Governor’s Prevention Partnership office in East Hartford, Connecticut, to call on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action on banning flavored vaping products. The conference assembled experts, advocates, and youth to

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The Partnership Hires Hannah Granfield-Horton as Director of Strategic Engagement

The Governor’s Prevention Partnership is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Granfield-Horton as its new Director of Strategic Engagement. Granfield-Horton will play a key role in diversifying The Partnership’s funding strategy, and launching the organization’s first-ever individual giving campaign, a critical step towards future sustainability of the organization. Granfield-Horton’s

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WATCH: National Prevention Week in Connecticut!

It’s National Prevention Week – the perfect opportunity to get young people involved in prevention from an early age! National Prevention Week (NPW) brings together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. Supported in Connecticut by the Department of Mental

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Let’s Make Every Day Drug Take Back Day

By: Kelly Juleson, Co-President Today is National Drug Take Back Day – a day that serves as a crucial reminder for communities across America to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications. But why should we limit our drug disposal to just twice a year? With the right

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The Governor’s Prevention Partnership builds statewide capacity to prevent underage drinking and substance use and builds strategic alliances to promote the overall well-being of Connecticut’s future workforce.