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‘Powerful’ Grandparents Key in Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse

Teens Educate Seniors on San Diego County’s Leading Cause of Accidental Death CARLSBAD, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2014) —- Grandparents play a “powerful” role in the battle against prescription drug abuse, which has become the leading cause of accidental death in

SAN DIEGO YOUTH COMBAT 420 ‘NATIONAL WEED DAY’

Winning Anti-Drug PSAs by Middle, High School Students Worth Up to $1K VISTA — While pro-pot advocates may be celebrating April 20th as ‘National Weed Day,’ prevention advocates in North San Diego County will be celebrating sober and drug free

2nd Holly Jolly Mocktails Combat Holiday Drunk Driving

DUI Arrests, Fatalities Spike Between Thanksgiving and New Years VISTA — The North Coastal Prevention Coalition’s 2nd Holly Jolly Mocktails hope to inspire sober, festive cheer at renowned North County eateries starting December 1 through New Years – a time

STICKER SHOCK Jolting North County Labor Day Weekend

The North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC), in partnership with MADD, invite the media to cover STICKER SHOCK as a dozen cooperating businesses discourage providing or purchasing alcohol for underage drinkers around the Labor Day weekend, and throughout the year. Participating

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday gives folks a chance to save a life by doing one simple thing – reducing access. According to today's community forum in the North County Times called 'Prescription Drug Abuse Deals Death,' NCPC President