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One Million People Learn How Much is Too Much?
www.alcoholscreening.org

Pre-drinking binges new culture of intoxication
http://www.thestar.com/living/article/554950

MillerCoors Agrees to Stop Selling Alcoholic Energy Drinks
http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2008/millercoors-agrees-to-stop.html

Parents Underestimate Teens Access to Prescription Drugs
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2008/parents-underestimate-teens.html

Reclaiming Futures Launches Blog Dedicated to Juvenile Justice/Teens Struggling with Substance Abuse
http://www.jointogether.org/news/yourturn/announcements/2008/reclaiming-futures-blog.html
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http://blog.reclaimingfutures.org/

U.S. Smoking Rate Hits Historic Low
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2008/us-smoking-rate-hits.html

Longer Treatment Stays Prove Beneficial
http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2008/longer-treatment-stays-prove.html

FACING THE CHALLENGE---EMPOWERING THE CHANGE PROMOTING A DRUG-FREE COMMUNITY
Tally Sheet for Face the Challenge Event

State Action Guide: Mandatory Point-of-Purchase Messaging on Alcohol and Pregnancy

Teen Substance Use Down in 'Drug Free Communities'
September 25, 2008
Press Release
We are in our fifth year of funding from the Drug Free Communities (DFC) program with trend data that reflects the same positive move as the national data. With the help of the school system we have been able to document trends in alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use which have indeed shown a downward trend in all areas. While we still have much work to do in the area of substance abuse prevention, it is clear that when members of this and other communities come together to create positive change it truly does make a difference. Together we are indeed creating healthier families and a safer community.

Included here is a link to the recently released report, "Underage Alcohol Use: Where Do Young People Get Alcohol?” The report was based on data gathered in 2006-2007 from the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The information provides insight to how underage drinkers acquire alcohol and frequency of consumption. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions. http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/underageGetAlc/underageGetAlc.htm

WHY 21

Want to learn more about underage drinking and
the facts behind the present drinking age laws?
Get the Truth About the 21 Law
Visit: www.why21.org

“Mentoring is a time-proven strategy that can help young people of all circumstances achieve their potential.” www.mentoring.org

The Alternative Activities/Education Committee of PCPC is focusing on creating more mentoring relationships for youth in Pulaski County. This committee will meet regularly to formulate a plan to expand and coordinate mentoring programs in the county. If you would like to join this effort, please contact PCPC1@verizon.net.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator

Brent Shapiro Foundation
Are You Aware

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Copyright © 2005 Pulaski Community Partners Coalition
Last modified: 01/26/09
Youth Action Board is responsible for Teen Content