SARG: Substance Abuse Response Guide
Site updated - 11/2/09
A REAL, Practical Guide To Social Marketing to Reduce Underage Drinking in Florida
"Be The Wall" is a statewide social marketing campaign sponsored by the Florida Governor’s Office of Drug Control, Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant.
To learn more about the "Be The Wall" Statewide Campaign, please view the "Be The Wall" Powerpoint and be sure to visit our new "Be The Wall" section of the website, located under the resources menu.
Congratulations to Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition
Thanks to the joint efforts of the Ministerial Alliance, First Baptist Church, Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition and Concerned Citizens of Jasper, the Jasper City Council did not vote to pass the proposed ordinances that would have removed the restricted areas for Alcohol Sales and the change in hours that would have allowed sales of alcohol 7 days a week and one hour later every day.
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Please make sure to check back frequently as we highlight plenty of new SARG Coalition "Success Stories" on our website in the weeks to come.
Florida News:
The consequences of underage drinking in Florida add up to $3 billion a year, a study finds
Underage drinking is a big problem in Florida, and now state leaders know exactly how big: $3 billion a year, or a cost of $165 for every state resident. This article by the Palm Beach Post spotlights the efforts of Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition to reduce underage drinking in Florida.(read more)
Other News:
New Drug-Free Workplace Kit Available from SAMHSA
According to the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 74.9 percent of all adult illicit drug users and most binge and heavy alcohol users are employed full or part time, which can cause loss of productivity, absenteeism and workplace accidents. A new kit is now available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help employers develop drug-free workplace policies and programs. The free Drug-Free Workplace Kit provides public and private workplaces with practical evidence-based information, resources, and tools for producing and maintaining drug-free workplace policies and programs. (read more)