NHTSA data show that last year, 10,839 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, including 753 in December alone

Through the "No Refusal" strategy, law enforcement officers are able to quickly obtain warrants from "on call" judges in order to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers who refuse a breathalyzer test.

Moderate Drinkers at Higher Risk of Amphetamine Abuse? Study suggests they are more vulnerable than light drinkers

Let us know what are your impressions about this study

Over $21,000 in prescription drugs seized, three arrested

"Florida Sheriff’s Department officers went to Frazier’s house in Satsuma, FL, and found empty pill bottles linked to a Ravenswood pain clinic and appointment cards for the clinic for December 14"

2010 Monitoring the Future Survey Results

This article is very informative on all the drug related trends among our youth, please read and let us know what are your inputs

Teen marijuana use increases, especially among eighth-graders

Have an eighth grader better yet, do you have a teen? Then you MUST read this article

Synthetic marijuana now banned in Huntington

"Huntington City Council members wanted to take swift action on the ban because of concerns that local retailers would stockpile synthetic pot before the federal ban takes effect next week. Although the local ban that was approved Monday does not include possession, it will be amended in the coming weeks, Councilman Scott Caserta said.

The ordinance includes up to a $500 fine and/or 30 days in jail for anyone caught selling synthetic marijuana"

Ripely Police arrested two Doctor Shoppers with over 900 Pain Pills

Two less drug dealers on the streets of Jackson County, hopefully for good...

Presidential Proclamation-- National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

"In a 2007 NHTSA Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers, 1 in 8 nighttime weekend drivers tested positive for an illicit drug. This number rises to 1 in 6 when you include illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, according to the most recent Monitoring the Future report—the Nation's largest survey of drug use among young people—one in ten high school seniors reported that in the two weeks prior to the survey they had driven after smoking marijuana."

One in Three Fatally Injured Drivers Tested Positive for Drugs

The involvement of drugs in fatal crashes has increased by five percent over the past five years... read more at the link and let us know what you think about this information

If you watch "if you really knew me..." this might interest you!!!

Hey for those of you that watch "if you really knew me..." on MTV, the founders of Challenge Day will be on Tom Brokaw's special tonight at 7pm on USA Network check it out!!!

General Coalition meeting TODAY!!!!

Hey everyone remember today's coalition meeting, let's take a step, TODAY, in changing our county's future

DON'T FORGET

HEY YOUTH DON'T FORGET TODAY'S MEETING AT 5PM WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN STUFF TO COVER FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER WE NEED YOUR INPUT!!!!!!

Synthetic Marijuana Becomes Illegal

According to this article K2, will be designated as Schedule I substances, the most restrictive category, which is reserved for unsafe, highly abused substances with no medical usage!!!

Producers of Alcoholic Energy Drinks Cease Product Shipments

The results of a study done by the University of Maryland School of Public Health suggests "college students who routinely consume highly caffeinated energy drinks are at significantly higher risk for becoming alcohol-dependent", this study mentions college students but what about our middle and high school kids????

WV National Youth Leadership Initiative CADCA movie.wmv

Pictures from the National Youth Leadership Initiative

Just wanted to share some of the pictures from the National Youth Leadership Initiative that we had in early November in Cannan Valley enjoy!!!

FREE WEBINAR!!!!!!!!

HEY EVERYONE JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THERE WILL BE A FREE, YES FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW AT 1PM ON, "RAISING DRUG-FREE KIDS"THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO DO IS REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, DON'T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN MORE INFORMATION ON HELPING OUR KIDS!!!!!!