Our mission is to lessen the demand for illicit drugs through community awareness and prevention education.

$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

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

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

Partners: Ohio Drug Task Forces, DEA, County Boards of Health, Sheriff’s Offices, Local Police Departments, Parent Groups, Community Groups, and Drug Awareness & Prevention Sept. 29, AM – 2 PM 14,000 pounds collected and destroyed in April 2012

PREVENTION Every $1 spent on prevention saves at least $7 in treatment and criminal justice costs.

Preventing Drug Abuse in Children and Adolescents In School If possible, school-based prevention programs should be integrated into the school’s academic program…* *Preventing Drug Abuse among Children and Adolescents U.S. Dept. Of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health

UNSERVED COMMUNITIES FUNDING CUTS INCONSISTENT PREVENTION EDUCATION ISSUES

Free Multi-Media K-12 Science Curriculum

Nancy Pommerening 4320 Payne Avenue Cleveland, OH Phone: Website: DrugAwarenessAndPrevention.org