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Cross County Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition |
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OUR MISSION
To increase community knowledge, through prevention and education, that will result in a reduction of underage and binge drinkers in Cross County.
About the CCDAPC
The coalition began as a sub-committee of Cross County HomeTown Health Coalition. The coalition focuses on underage drinking. A grant in the amount of $149,117 was awarded to Cross County. This is a three year and nine month grant. Grant is reevaluated every year. The coalition targets Wynne, Hickory Ridge, Parkin, and Cherry Valley. The coalition is made of members of the community. These members of the community work together to educate the entire community on the affects of underage drinking. Members include DASEP coordinators, law enforcement, businesses, school officials, and many youth.
The FACTS
- 38.6% of 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders have used alcohol in the past 30 days.
- 68.8% of 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders have used alcohol in their lifetime.
- Binge drinking is considered five or more drinks.
- 25.8% of 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders have engaged in binge drinking in the past two weeks.
- Young people who began drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence.
- A standard drink of malt liquor is an 8.5 oz portion. Many types of malt liquor come in as small as 12 oz and all the way up to 40 oz.
- In 2005, underage drinkers consumed 15% of all alcohol sold in the US.
Cross County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Coalition contact information:
Shirley Harvell, Project Director
661 Addison
Wynne, AR 72396
Phone: 870-238-1135
Fax: 870-238-1139
Helpful Links:
www.positiveaction.net
www.faceproject.org
www.state.ar.us/dhs/dmhs/alco_drug_abuse_prevention.htm
www.samhsa.gov
Brought to you by Cross County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Coalition, The Office of Alcohol and Drug Prevention, and Counseling Services of Eastern Arkansas.
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