The programs focus on discouraging students from abusing drugs by providing factual information about the effects of alcohol and other drugs. The topics which can be discussed include tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, inhalants, steroids, other illegal drugs and additional topics upon request.
Presentations are flexible in format, using an interactive approach.
At the beginning of each semester, training sessions conducted by Dr. DeSimone are held for pharmacy students interested in presenting programs. After completing the training sessions, the students are required to observe a presentation given by experienced committee members before presenting programs themselves. This committee also publishes a newsletter once a semester on issues that deal with drug use among young people. These newsletters are sent to all of the schools on our mailing list, currently in excess of 400. Each spring, the Committee sponsors an Alcohol Awareness Essay and Poster Contest.