As we continue to support Red Ribbon Week, the national campaign to prevent underage drinking, we are sharing this list of community programs for parents, teachers, retailers and anyone who wants to take a part in keeping our kids safe from the dangers of alcohol abuse. Preventing substance abuse is a community effort and we…
“The best me is drug free.” This week is National Red Ribbon Week, a community-based campaign to prevent substance abuse sponsored by the National Family Partnership. Now through October 31, join us as we spread the word about drug prevention to encourage youth and young adults to live drug free. HOW CAN I SHOW MY…
Underage Drinking Cost The Citizens of North Carolina $1.5 Billion In 2010 Since the numbers for 2011-2012 have not yet been reported, we can only hope costs are getting lower. In our effort to spread the word about this growing problem and in conjunction with the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration’s Drive Sober Campaign, the…
Since 1980, North Carolina law has mandated substance abuse education and treatment courses for people convicted of Driving While Impaired (DWI). Though the number of DWI convictions in our state are somewhat high – NC is #22 in the nation for DWI convictions – there is a hope that these numbers are decreasing with the…
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