About our Program
As the name indicates, the main purpose of the Substance Abuse Prevention System (SAPS) is prevention! Our coalition focuses on combating marijuana use, prescription drug abuse, and underage drinking. Our 20+ member team meets monthly to assess issues within the community, plan programs that address the issues, implement those programs, and then evaluate the progress.
What we’ve been working on
LATEST RESEARCH:
percentage of adolescents reporting substance use in 2022 largely held steady after significantly declining in 2021
PANDEMIC HAD COMPLEX CONSEQUENCES FOR YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE RISK
tARGETING SLEEP BEHAVIORS TO PREVENT YOUTH sUBSTANCE USE, SUICIDE & VIOLENCE
Teen Drug Use is not inevitable
Get involved
Our community is rallying for prevention. From drug collections, to our campaigns, fundraising events and more — we love to see people from all walks of life step forward to do their part in preventing substance abuse in our community. Keep an eye on our calendar (below) for your next opportunity to get involved.