Alliance for Wisconsin Youth
Welcome! The Alliance for Wisconsin Youth brings together coalitions, individuals, and resources to prevent substance abuse and related behavioral health concerns affecting young people, and to promote positive youth development.
The Alliance’s mission is to enhance and support the capacity of local Alliances (member coalitions) in their prevention and youth development work. Over 100 local coalitions are members of the Alliance.
Look inside this website for membership services and benefits, information about each Local Alliance, opportunities for youth and important links to partners and resources, and much more.
The News !
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK: MAY 20 - 26
Join the National Prevention Week Conversation! Follow SAMSHA on Twitter at
@samhsagovand use the hashtag #NPW2012 to join the conversation about National Prevention Week 2012! Join the National Prevention Week discussion on Facebookas well, and take and share the “Prevention Pledge” with friends, neighbors, and loved ones. For more information on National Prevention Week, visithttp://www.samhsa.gov/preventionweek/ ************************Pediatrics Group Tells Physicians How to Spot Symtoms of Synthetic Marjauna Use
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WI Governor signed the proclamation proclaiming April "Teenagers drinking alcohol
awareness month" to coincide with the Parents Who Host Campaign and Town Hall Meetings.
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Parents key to ending underage drinking
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- For the first time ever, teen alcohol use in Wisconsin is below the national average.With prom and graduation just around the corner for many high-schoolers, leaders in the La Crosse community are working to make sure that number doesn't go back up.........more
***********************************Parents Who Host Lose The Most Campaign application process has ended. For additional information about the campaign: 'Parents Who Host Lose the Most' Mediasite Presentation. and other tools
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