Bulloch County
Alcohol & Drug Council
Prevention. Education. Resources. Referral.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to educate and raise awareness in the community about the impact of alcohol, nicotine, and other substances. We strive to connect individuals and families with community resources for support, treatment, and recovery.
What We Do
Programs
By increasing community awareness and knowledge, our programs are proven to reduce youth substance use.
Classes
Our classes are proven to challenge participants’ current beliefs around substance use.
Services
We provide a wide range of community services including scholarships, funding, drug & alcohol evaluations and training.
Campaigns
Our campaigns strive to increase community awareness of the dangers of underage drinking and drug use.
DID YOU KNOW?
Most Bulloch County students
are substance-free.
Most Bulloch County high school students are not using alcohol, marijuana, or prescription drugs. These are the percentages of students in grades 9-12 who report NOT having used in the past 30 days.
68
%
Alcohol-Free
68
%
Marijuana-Free
54
%
Rx Drug-Free
Source: Georgia Student Health Survey, 2022
Thank You To Our Financial Partners
Bulloch County Alcohol & Drug Council
The Bulloch County Alcohol and Drug Council is a non-profit organization, mandated by the Bulloch Cou
PARENT NETWORK
"Bottom line? Delay, delay, delay. Professional organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, urge parents to help their children delay their use of alcohol until they are of legal drinking age."
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"More parents are concerned about internet addiction by their adolescent children than substance addiction, according to the results of a survey published in JAMA Network... Parents of children aged 9 to 15 years see internet use as a double-edged sword. While it fosters a sense of family connectedness, it is also a concern due to the potential for negative consequences, such as cyberbullying and addiction, the study found."
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"It is the norm, so [teens think] surely it’s appropriate or acceptable since it’s trendy – only to possibly find out years later that it isn’t safe and increases their risk for cancer."
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Join Operation Parent for "Dangers of Youth Vaping and E-Cigarettes" on Tuesday, November 28 from 1-2:30 pm EST!
Learn about the industry's tactics and trends for marketing to youth, and acquire practical strategies for essential conversations with your child or the youth you work with. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or closely involved with young individuals, join the mission to protect the next generation and stand against youth vaping.
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Will you have visitors in your home this holiday season? Clean out your medicine cabinet to keep your loved ones safe!
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A recent study from CDC and U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows that, among high school students, current (past 30-day) use of any tobacco product declined during 2022-2023, yet nearly half of youth who ever tried e-cigarettes reported current use.
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