A FEW REASONS why WE EXIST:

Drug Use Among Our Youth:
Kanawha County's rate for youth drug related arrest per thousand is 246% higher than the state average.

Availability of Drugs To Our Youth:
Over 55% of Kanawha County youth report Marijuana as being fairly easy or very easy to get.

Binge Drinking Among Adults:
Kanawha County adults report that they binge nearly 10% more than the average West Virginian.

Alcohol Usage Among Youth:
Over 50% of 7th grade students in Kanawha County report they have drank beer within the last year. That number increases to over 57% for 10th grade students.

Unacceptable Mortality Rates:
Kanawha County's mortality rate that can be attributed to substance abuse is 73% higher than the state's average.

WE make A DIFFERENCE BY:

-- Maintaining an active coalition of over 40 partners that meet regularly to lead area wide initiatives to achieve our mission.

-- Educating the public on substance abuse issues, treatment and prevention by utilizing proven program models and working closely with existing agencies.

-- Collectively working on, submitting, and receiving grant funding that goes directly into the front-line efforts of reducing substance abuse problems that have been diminishing our quality of life in Kanawha County.

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