Youth Substance Use and Vape Prevention Survey
Saratoga County
Summary
The county updated its substance abuse policy for the first time since 2016 to stay in line with union contracts and its employee testing protocol with Saratoga Hospital.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Uses a portion of the county's $984,376 JUUL settlement allocation, with a single survey administration costing approximately $34,000.
County employees, who get a clearer, current policy, and the county, which reduces legal and contract-compliance risk.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Human Resources & Insurance — October 28, 2026
The county updated its substance abuse policy for the first time since 2016 to stay in line with union contracts and its employee testing protocol with Saratoga Hospital.
Health & Human Services — October 6, 2026
The county is funding a multi-year student survey through the Prevention Council to track vaping and substance use among students in grades 8, 10, and 12.
Health & Human Services — September 1, 2026
Saratoga County is deciding how to invest its nearly $1 million JUUL settlement payout to combat youth vaping. Officials agreed to fund at least one countywide student risk survey to establish a baseline before deploying targeted intervention programs.
Health & Human Services — June 2, 2026
Saratoga County continues to use opioid settlement funds to bring addiction speaker Stephen Hill into local schools for student assemblies and parent workshops. While student participation remains exceptionally high and well-received, officials are grappling with declining parent attendance at evening presentation sessions.
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