Lock your prescription drugs:

A survey of 12- to 17-year-olds in the U.S. has found that about 20 percent said they have given their prescription drugs like Oxycontin and Darvocet to friends or obtained drugs the same way. About one-third of those who borrowed medications said they had experienced an allergic reaction or other negative side-effects as a result. Read more...

http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2009/one-in-five-teens-share-their.html

Youth Groups Create Coalition Logo

Logos are being designed and voted on by youth groups around the county. The youth tell us what they think is "cool" says Michelle Brown, Director of the SISTERS program at the Family Support Center. The logos will be used to help re design the Drawing the Line website, currently under construction. Richard Jaeggi of the Gandhi Brigade has also offered the help of his young web designers to assist in the process. Stay tuned...

Grant Proposals Being Submitted on Behalf of the Coalition

Several proposals have been submitted to national corporate foundations to seek funds to support the Drawing the Line Coalition efforts. Funds will support coalition member activities, media outreach and evaluation efforts. If you have a lead on a funding opportunity, please contact Meeta Sharma-Holt at meeta.sharma-holt@montgomerycountymd.gov so that a template can be provided or support in submission can be provided.

Drawing the Line is a Coalition of county agencies, private citizens and community groups working to coordinate support and sustain efforts to reduce substance use by youth in Montgomery County.