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Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BENNINGTON — In Bennington County, where 6 percent of students in grades 6-8 use marijuana frequently, Glauke Cooijmans is working to provide youth with education and coping skills. “I really like the fine line between mental health treatment and prevention. That’s what I’m able to do here at this school,” said Cooijmans, the prevention coordinator at Mount Anthony Union Middle School. “Substance abuse is strongly related to mental health problems, it’s all intertwined. I think it’s a great opportuni...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BENNINGTON — Alliance for Community Transformations has received a new five-year, $125,000 grant, allowing its coalition to continue its work to prevent first-time youth substance use, decrease overall use, and help create a healthier Bennington. The Drug-Free Communities Grant was awarded by the Office of the White House and Office of National Drug Control Policy. The DFC program is the leading national effort to empower local community groups to prevent and reduce youth misuse of substances like tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis. ACT w...