As one of America's youth you know by experience that you and others face strong pressure to use alcohol and other drugs.
Frightening realities connected with substance abuse are out there.
The health care, religious, and business communities are all aware of this serious problem. The local media seems to print one story after another that records seemingly endless tragedies connected with substance abuse. The mayor's council for community safety has asked you to form a community and school committee that will address the problem of adolescent substance abuse in your city. It is their hope that successful solutions can be discovered by you and your peers. Your Planning Group -You will start by planning a meeting with other people who share your concerns about the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.