TAYLOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE offers annual forum September 24

The Taylor Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force is set to hold its annual community forum to address underage drinking, prescription drug use and other drug trends in Taylor. 

 The “Driving Out Drugs” community forum will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 24, in the Ray Mix Room at Wayne County Community College District – Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Road.

This “Town Hall” forum will include presentations and a panel discussion on the frequency and risks associated with youth substance use and abuse. The Task Force will give an overview of their activities and accomplishments in 2015.

Everyone in attendance can view Taylor youth responses to recent surveys addressing their perceptions of harm and past 30 day use of drugs and alcohol. The panel discussion will include members from law enforcement, government, drug court and substance abuse prevention.

Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (734) 942-2273, ext. 228 or visit http://drugfreetaylor.weebly.com/. 

About the Task Force

The Taylor Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force is a coalition of concerned residents and interested persons who are invested in the health, safety and success of the community. The task force upholds a core belief in no illegal or high risk use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs and supports this mission through collaborative, proactive prevention efforts. Residents and community volunteers are encouraged to participate in Task Force activities.

Monthly task force meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of every month at Journey of Hope Community Church, 8900 Pardee Road, Taylor. For more information email Taylortaskforce@gmail.com and visit the Taylor Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force Facebook page or Twitter page (@taylor_task).                  

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