The question should be decided by scientists, after reviewing the data. The prolegalization forces would like nothing better than to have prevention advocates look foolish. We loose credibility with the public when we make unwarranted statements. U.S. Drug Control Strategy Check out the 1997 U.S. Drug Control Strategy . The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has sponsored Alcohol Awareness since 1987.
Sample materials are available on their web site.
The National Community Mental Healthcare Council has developed a new publication, Principles for Behavioral Healthcare Delivery . Principles was written to inspire the provision of superior, cost-effective behavioral healthcare services to consumers and encourage behavioral, medical , and social organizations to work together to realize those goals. New Links Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse site contains a lot of useful information of prevention and treatment resources in Illinois. Their web site contains a newsletter together with a list of publications and other materials. The Missouri Department of Health has developed a good web site for smoking and health information .