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Welcome
Thank you for visiting the Santa Ynez Valley Coalition to Promote Drug Free Youth’s web site. We encourage you to return to the site often as a resource and as way to share concerns and information with others through our Coalition Blog, where entries can be shared on an ongoing basis.
Parent Pledge DirectoryThe new SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY ORDINANCE is now in effect, holding party hosts liability for providing a place where underage drinking takes place.
MYTH VS FACT
MYTH: There's not much parents can do to stop their kids from "experimenting" with marijuana.
FACT: Most parents are surprised to learn that they are the MOST POWERFUL influence on their children when it comes to using drugs. Kids NEED to hear how risky marijuana use can be.
You Hold the Key to Your Child's Drug-Free Future
Prescription drug abuse is still a huge concern and may very soon be the #1 drug of choice for teens.
Review the following guidelines for prescription drug abuse prevention and discuss them with family & friends.
- LOCK YOUR MEDS
Prevent your children from abusing your own medication by securing your meds in places your child cannot access.
- TAKE INVENTORY
Download your Home Medicine Inventory Card, write down the name and amount of medications you currently have and regularly check to see that nothing is missing.
- EDUCATE YOURSELF & YOUR CHILD
Learn about the most commonly abused types of prescription medications (pain relievers, sedatives, stimulants and tranquilizers). Then, communicate the dangers to your child regularly; once is not enough.
- SET CLEAR RULES & MONITOR BEHAVIOR
Express your disapproval of using prescription drugs without a prescription. Monitor your child's behavior to ensure that the rules are being followed.
- PASS IT ON
Share your knowledge, experience and support with the parents of your child's friends. Together, you can create a tipping point for change and raise safe, healthy and drug-free children.
- PROPERLY DISPOSE OF OLD AND UNUSED MEDICATIONS
Official drop off boxes are located infront of the Buellton and Solvang sheriffs stations for your convenience. Regular disposal of unused medication helps to keep meds out of reach of youth.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD ALREADY HAS A PROBLEM
If you suspect your teen is using drugs, do not wait to do something about it. Visit the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration at www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov for a listing of treatment centers in your area, or call (800) 662 - HELP (4357).
How to Get Involved
The Valley Coalition encourages community members to join us as we work together to make a positive change for youth in our community.
Join the Coalition
Learn about current issues, the goals and strategies of the Coalition and join others who are taking a leadership role in preventing underage use of alcohol and drugs.Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4 PM at PHP Service Center, 545 N. Alisal Road, Solvang
Join a Work Group
Choose from one of six Work Groups that are involved in the “hands on” activities of the Coalition.
- Executive Committee
- Youth Participation
- Policy Development
- Data Collection and Evaluation
- Community Outreach
- Sustainability