Working together to prevent or reduce substance abuse in Jackson County, Iowa youth. The Jackson County Prevention Coalition is a group of local residents, professionals and youth who have come together for a common goal: the safety and well-being of our children and our communities by working to reduce youth substance use and its negative consequences.
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According to the CDC, the most dangerous months of the year for drug
and alcohol related deaths are December, January, & March.
and alcohol related deaths are December, January, & March.
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According to American Addictions Center survey, 29% of respondents
said they drank more than their usual amount during the holidays.
said they drank more than their usual amount during the holidays.
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25% of the $49-billion-a-year distilled spirits industry’s profits
come from the month between Thanksgiving and the New Years.
come from the month between Thanksgiving and the New Years.
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1 in 8 children (8.7 million) live in households with
at least one parent who has a substance use disorder.
at least one parent who has a substance use disorder.