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“The use of alcohol and other drugs is the primary health problem of youth.” (US Surgeon General) |
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“Never doubt that community anti-drug coalitions are saving the lives.” (White House Office of National Drug Control Policy) |
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Alcohol, marijuana and other drug use negatively affects the academic performance of our students. (2008 and 2010 Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth Survey Data for Chippewa Valley) |
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Youth use of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs is commonly involved in school misbehavior, sexual assault, car crashes, risky behavior, and suicide. (National Institute of Drug Abuse/NIDA) |
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Those who begin alcohol, marijuana and other drug use during their youth are far more likely to become addicted. (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence/NCADD) |
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Considerable research supports that the brain does not mature until persons are in their mid-20s and that youth use of alcohol and other drugs negatively affects brain development. (NIDA) |
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Community anti-drug coalitions, such as ours, have a proven “track record” of success in reducing youth use. (Drug Free Communities) |
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The Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families is the only local Macomb County coalition to receive the Drug Free Communities grant, a recognition of our efforts and commitment. |
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The strategies and products (video and print) of our Coalition have been used by other coalitions and community agencies throughout the county and state. |
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Chippewa Valley Schools has over 15,000 students who need us. |
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