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| Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) |
Purpose: Develop community initiatives that address the prevention and treatment of substance abuse including alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Mission: To increase awareness about the issues and problems around substance use and abuse including tobacco in Alamance County.
The Healthy Alamance Substance Abuse Task Force was formed in 1997 as a result of the Community Assessment. The task force has been meeting monthly since established, as substance abuse has remained a top concern in recent assessments.
The success of the task force is a result of partnerships and community collaboration. Members have blended various resources to draw community attention to efforts addressing local substance abuse issues.
Two youth groups with students serving from the local Alamance-Burlington School System participate; ActUp addresses tobacco prevention and ACYAC (Alamance County Youth Advisory Council) addresses underage drinking.
Do you think you or someone you know may have a substance abuse problem? Complete the Substance Abuse Questionnaire. If you answer yes to three or more of the questions, you may need to seek professional help to assess your alcohol or drug problem.
To become involved with the SATF please complete the contact us section of the website or visit the health events to see what is coming up! |
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