The Director of National Drug Control Policy has announced that it’s releasing over $85 million in funding to local Drug Free Communities Support Programs across the country. More than 700 communities will receive program grants to help them combat drug abuse.
“’The Drug Free Communities program embodies the Obama Administration’s dedication to evidence-based community prevention efforts that protect the health of our young people,’ said Director [Gil] Kerlikowske. ‘Data show that communities receiving DFC funding have seen significant reductions in past 30-day use of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana among middle and high school students.’” [Source: MediLexicon]
Community coalitions are awarded up to $625,000 over five years for anti-drug programs that include citizen participation. Over 500 communities submitted new applications this year, and of those, 169 were added to the list of 569 DFC coalitions.
Labels: prevention, awareness
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton