Our mission is to lessen the demand for illicit drugs through
community awareness and prevention education.
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$193 Billion a Year in the U.S.A. Societal Costs Courts, Jails,
Police Dangerous streets Child neglect Domestic violence Lost
Productivity Medical Costs Emergency Room Overdose Rehab
treatment
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Addicts /abusers are spending ~ $64 billion for illegal drugs
annually.* * ONDCP More than $10 million in drug proceeds seized
throughout Operation Plata Sucia Photo courtesy of the DEA
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SAMHSA & CSAP recognize six key strategies: 1.Information
Dissemination 2.Prevention Education 3.Alternatives
4.Community-based Process 5.Problem Identification and Referral
6.Environmental Strategies
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Partners: Ohio Drug Task Forces, DEA, County Boards of Health,
Sheriffs Offices, Local Police Departments, Parent Groups,
Community Groups, and Drug Awareness & Prevention Sept. 29,
2012 10 AM 2 PM 14,000 pounds collected and destroyed in April
2012
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PREVENTION Every $1 spent on prevention saves at least $7 in
treatment and criminal justice costs.
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Preventing Drug Abuse in Children and Adolescents In School If
possible, school-based prevention programs should be integrated
into the schools academic program* *Preventing Drug Abuse among
Children and Adolescents U.S. Dept. Of Health and Human Services,
National Institutes of Health