North Hawaii Drug Free Coalition
 

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Did you know...
In a survey of teen drinkers, 65% said they got alcohol from family members or friends.
Most teens report that alcohol is easy to get – including 62 percent of eighth graders, 83 percent of sophomores, and 92 percent of seniors.
Marijuana smoke contains 50-70% more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke.
Talking about difficult subjects like drinking, smoking, and drugs is not a five-minute talk. It’s about building an ongoing dialogue and taking advantage of teachable moments.
Students whose parents clearly expect their children to abstain are 400% more likely to abstain than other students.
If parents talk to children early and often about the dangers of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol before they are faced with difficult choices, they’ll be more likely to avoid rather than use.
Young Female Drinkers More Likely to Develop Breast Disease, Researchers Say..Click HERE to read more
 
  About US:
 
 
Region:
 
 
The North Hawaii Drug-Free Coalition is a regional network of community groups and agency representatives from the districts of Kohala, Waikoloa, Waimea and Hamakua. Our goal is to develop effective strategies to reduce substance abuse in youth in North Hawaii through public awareness and education that will lead to healthier families and communities.

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Our History:
 
 
Prior to 2003, community task forces in Kohala, Hamakua, Waimea and Waikoloa were working hard, in a grass roots effort to address the impact on communities due to the increasing use of Crystal Methamphetamine or ICE. In 2003, with federal funding from OJJDP, these four community drug prevention groups joined forces and became a Coalition in order increase capacity to become “Healthy Communities Choosing To Live Drug Free.” We are currently funded by SAMHSA.

  The Goal:
 
  To reduce substance abuse, increase communication and bring the common beliefs about youth and substance abuse up to date with current trends in order to impact the community environment. Volunteers from Waimea, Waikoloa, Kohala and Hamakua work with NHDFC committees to implement these “Environmental Strategies.”

 
   
   
 

 

 


North Hawaii Drug-Free Coalition Sponsors:

SAMSHA CADCA Healing Our Island - Communites living Drug Free
     
KWXX B93 B97 Hawaii's Classic Hits KKOA Country 107
     
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