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The latest results from the National Evaluation of the Drug Free Communities Support Program found that coalitions funded by DFC grants have not only been successful at reducing drug and alcohol use in their communities, they have also increased the perception of risk for marijuana, alcohol and tobacco use among youth.
Coalition resources: Coalition Effectiveness, Drug-Free Communities Support Program -
The Office of National Drug Control Policy announced the FY 2010 grantees for the Drug Free Communities Support Program.
Coalition resources: Drug-Free Communities Support Program -
Prescription drugs are being misused and abused at alarming rates throughout the United States. As part of their efforts to address this problem, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on September 25. On that day, the DEA will collect potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Issues: Prescription Drug AbuseCoalition resources: Environmental StrategiesDrug type: Prescription Drug -
Legacy recently announced the call for nominations for the 2010 Community Activist Award.
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All states and territories have made it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 grams per deciliter or higher. Despite these laws, nearly 12,000 people nationwide during 2008 were killed in crashes involving drivers or motorcycle riders with BACs of .08 or higher. That would be equal to about 30 jumbo jets crashing each year.
Issues: Drunk/Impaired drivingDrug type: Alcohol