Working Together to Combat Underage Drinking
The Armstrong-Indiana Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. was awarded a grant through the SPF-SIG (Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant) as part of a federal program to combat underage drinking. A coalition consisting of key Indiana community leaders in the areas of enforcement, prevention, public policy, education, media, parents and youth has been formed under the name CAAUD: Collective Action Against Underage Drinking.
Part of our mission is to develop and implement a plan to mitigate the negative effects of underage drinking on our youth and community.
Partnering with the Drug Free Communities Coalition is a large part of making this goal a reality.
Reduce illegal use and misuse of alcohol amoung persons 18-25
- Work with local bar owners to fund responsible alcohol management training
- Implement Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol Program (CMCA)
- Conduct social media campaigns targeting persons 18-25
Reduce the high rate of underage and young adult drinking and driving amoung those ages 16-21
- Formed the Underage Drinking Task Force through the Indiana County District Attorney's Office
- Conduct training for police officers related to underage drinking and driving enforcement
- Implement Class Action curriculum in the high schools
- Work with SADD Clubs to promote healthy alternative activities for youth.