Underage Drinking Resources
What Our Communities Are Doing to
Prevent Underage Drinking
Our Darien Campaign
The "Our Darien" campaign was designed and released by The Community Fund of Darien in partnership with the Thriving Youth Task Force. This public health initiative is designed to point a laser focus on the hard science of how detrimental teen alcohol abuse really is, and to offer proven tactics towards healthier attitudes and behaviors.

Let’s #MentionPrevention was launched to assist retailers and guardians to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors. It began as a partnership between Milford Prevention Council, Southington’s Town-wide Effort to Promote Success (STEPS), Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families, TPAUD – Trumbull’s Prevention Partnership, and Wolcott Citizens Against Substance Abuse (CASA) Coalition, and has grown to include many other communities across the state including Fairfield, Milford and Greenwich. The towns partnered with local restaurants and liquor establishments to encourage staff to #MentionPrevention when offering to-go alcohol purchases in store, curbside, or delivery. Learn more.
Announcements
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24th

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.


We will keep you updated of collection site announcements throughout the month.

If you can't participate in Take Back Day, learn how to safely dispose of prescription drugs at home. You can also order free Deterra Bags (specialty disposal bags) from The Hub.

ONDCP Policy Statement on Priorities for Year One of the Biden-Harris Administration
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released its statement of drug policy priorities for the first year of the Biden-Harris Administration. These priorities will save lives and address the multifaceted challenges presented by the opioid and stimulant epidemics. ONDCP’s policy priorities are:

  • Expanding access to evidence-based treatment;
  • Advancing racial equity issues in our approach to drug policy;
  • Enhancing evidence-based harm reduction efforts;
  • Supporting evidence-based prevention efforts to reduce youth substance use;
  • Reducing the supply of illicit substances;
  • Advancing recovery-ready workplaces and expanding the addiction workforce; and
  • Expanding access to recovery support services.

In the News
How to Lower Your Child's Risk for Addiction

A strong sense of self-efficacy is one of the most powerful protective factors parents can give their children. In the decade that I was an active alcoholic, my focus was on protecting my right to drink the way I wanted to drink, and keeping my...

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What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?

Your heart's racing, it's hard to breathe, and you can't think straight - it could be the intense fear and anxiety of a panic attack. Panic attacks - intense episodes of mental and physical symptoms - can happen to anyone. If you've ever...

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One Year In: How Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Affecting Us?

The COVID-19 pandemic has come with serious physical and mental health consequences for individuals, groups, and societies. A recent APA survey suggests that the prolonged stress of the pandemic has triggered weight gain, sleep disturbances, and...

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The Hub: Behavioral Health Action Organization for Southwestern CT
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