Our Mission
To provide information and education regarding the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on youth, as well as, provide referrals to treatment for those families adversely affected.
Positive Factors to Help Teens Stay Drug Free
One helpful tool for preventing teens from trying alcohol and drugs is called the “Risk and Protective Factor” theory. There are many factors that have been statistically proven to contribute or lead to teen drug use. By identifying some of…
Bulloch County Teen Maze
Bulloch County Alcohol & Drug Council sponsored the 7th Annual Teen Maze on October 24-26, 2016. The event was opened up to community members on Monday night at 6pm. Historically, the maze has been completed by 10th graders. This year,…
The Importance of Compliance with Alcohol Regulations
Recently, a national liquor store chain, Total Wine and More, decided to ignore Connecticut’s minimum price law. They set prices on several items below the required minimum and advertised the new practice. Shortly thereafter, another liquor store announced they would…
Alcohol Use & Suicide Risk
Facts About Alcohol & Suicide: What’s the problem? Alcohol is involved over a quarter of all suicides in the US (approximately 7500 per year). Suicide is 120 times more prevalent among adult alcoholics than in the general population. Alcohol abusers…
E-Cigarettes: All the Rage – But Are They Risky?
Chances are you’ve seen people “smoking” e-cigarettes – inhaling from cigarette-shaped devices, then puffing out clouds of odorless fog. E-cigs have been on the market for about a decade and are surging in popularity, especially among youth. A typical battery-operated…
Statesboro Alcohol Ordinance Takes Effect July 1, 2016
Statesboro City Council voted to approve changes to the local alcohol ordinance on March 15, 2016. There are new changes that will take effect July 1, 2016. Retailers who hold an on premise alcohol license are required to have staff…
What is Michael’s Law?
Following the death of their son, Michael and Kathy Lee Gatto learned that the owner of the bar that their son, Michael, was killed in did not hold liquor liability insurance. That bar had more than 40 police incident reports…
House Bill 152 Passed On March 13, 2015!
What does this mean? 1. The minimum age required to serve alcohol is increased from 18 years to 21 years of age. 2. Individuals must be at least 21 years of age in order to become a bouncer. To learn…