Since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has designated April as Alcoholism Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow”, with an emphasis on the consequences of underage drinking. For more information about NCADD, underage drinking, NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month and NCADD Alcohol-Free Weekend, visit the NCADD website.
Recent news and media publications have been highlighting the lack of proven effectiveness, and even the potential harm, of programs such as AA.
Today I am the person I have always wanted to be. ME.
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New evidence shows that teens exposed to D.A.R.E. programs may be more likely to use alcohol and tobacco.
