OUR NAME IS CHANGED

We have changed our name from the NEW TRADITION COALITION to DRAW THE LINE LAWRENCE so it better fits our purpose and mission. We call on all community members to come together and DRAW THE LINE on underage drinking and drug use for a healthier and safer place to live.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING

The rate of prescription drug abuse among adolescents has increased dramatically over the past decade. Prescription drugs are the second most commonly abused illicit drug among adolescents—surpassed only by marijuana (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2008).

WHERE ARE TEENS GETTING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?
Teens say they are readily available -- in their own homes, from friends or relatives, and online pharmacies. Read these links and find out what you can do. http://www.dccca.org/documents/perscriptiondrugsflyer2-2009.pdf
http://www.theantidrug.com/DRUG_INFO/prescription_what_can_you_do.asp
http://www.dccca.org/documents/prevention_brief_rxdrugs2-2009.pdf

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