Coalitions are an effective strategy to reduce youth drug abuse in communities. Trend analysis from the National Institute on Drug Abuse 2004 Monitoring the Future Survey indicates a 17 percent cumulative decline in drug use from 2001 to 2004.
Your donation will help us in the fight to continue to lower the number of youth that abuse drugs.
Mission
To create a community-wide atmosphere of urgency and provide resources for reducing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug usage by youth.
Vision
The entire community of Winton Woods will actively set clear and consistent boundaries around drug and alcohol use and abuse, increase pro-social bonding among all members, provide care and support for community members of all ages, and provide opportunities for meaningful interaction between caring adults and youth.
Goals
- Delay the age at which youth begin to use alcohol, tobacco and other types of drugs.
- Decrease the number of youth who are using alcohol, tobacco and other types of drugs.
- Increase youth perception of personal harms associated with using alcohol, tobacco, and other types of drugs.
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