(Mississippi) Underage Drinking Prevention in Mississippi: A Collective Perspective

(Mississippi) Underage Drinking Prevention in Mississippi: A Collective Perspective – This video increases awareness of the consequences related to underage alcohol use and encourages parents and other community stakeholders in Mississippi to take action against underage drinking. Thisvideo was produced through the SAMHSA/CSAP Underage Drinking Prevention Education Initiatives (UADPEI) in an ongoing collaboration with States and Territories to produce videos that support local underage drinking prevention communications efforts. Across the Nation, every State and Territory is unique and so are their approaches to preventing and reducing underage drinking. The video project supports the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Strategic Initiative #1: Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness, which states, “… prevention of underage drinking [is] a priority for States, Territories, Tribal entities, universities and communities.” For more information or resources, visit: www.stopalcoholabuse.gov starttalkingnow.org store.samhsa.gov

Bismarck-Mandan Drug Court celebrates 12 years

Filed under: drug rehab treatment- lowering the drinking age

Hagerty said many people will successfully exit their first stints in treatment or on probation; the drug court team has decided to put resources into the people who may need more of a push. Participants in drug court have to undergo regular tests to …
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Teen drug usage is down

Filed under: drug rehab treatment- lowering the drinking age

Groux believes that awareness of the coalition, a crackdown by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on teenage house parties and the anonymous Text-A-Tip program have all combined to lower the alcohol usage rate among teens. Groux said four core …
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