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Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month that began as a way of reaching the American public with information about the disease of alcoholism-that it is a treatable disease, not a moral weakness, and that alcoholics are capable of recovery. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has sponsored Alcohol Awareness Month since 1987.
Each year the Substance Abuse Council along with various local agencies construct a Mock Car Crash scene to remind teens of the dangers of drinking and driving. This year we have an advertising campaign with Unique Screen Media at the local cinemas to target youth. These are shown at all 18 Showplace East Cinema's, 1 North Side Showplace Cinema, 1 South Side Cinema, and one Newburgh Cinema
Orange Ribbon Campaign
The Orange Ribbon Campaign officially started in January 2001 under the Indiana Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking. The coalition is aimed at reducing underage drinking through public policy. The goal of the campaign is to use education and media outreach to make the Orange Ribbon a recognized symbol. The coalition has also partnered with ITI Adventure and SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) to bring awareness to the issues of underage drinking.
National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month
3-D Month
In December of 2003, we posted yard signs around the Vanderburgh County area reminding citizens NOT TO DRIVE DRUNK OR DRUGGED.
Every year the Substance Abuse Council, Deaconess Cross Pointe and the Indiana State Excise Police work together to mail out posters to all Liquor License Holders in Vanderburgh County that state, “WE ENCOURAGE DESIGNATED DRIVERS”.
DANCING TO BE DRUG FREE
SAC FIRST ANNUAL GALA
Saturday, August 14, 2004
6PM – 11PM
McCurdy Residential Center
101 S. E. First Street
Evansville, IN 47708
Please come join us for a romantic evening of dining and dancing. Our meal will be a buffet banquet prepared by Chef Pritchett. A special presentation of ballroom dancing demonstrated by a local dance studio will show us exactly how it used to be done. Music provided by Doc Stocker’s Band will enlighten us all to the tunes of Glenn Miller and others. Old fashion carriage rides will be available by Horse Shoe Bend Carriages to absorb the warm evening moonlight by traveling along the cobblestone streets. Roses & boutonnieres will be available for that extra touch of nostalgia. Join us for the silent auction. For ticket information please call Substance Abuse Council at (812) 422-0626. The Substance Abuse Council is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit organization. Donations are tax deductible for this semi-formal affair.
Dancing to be Drug Free before Saturday, August 14, 2004.
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