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Hey parents! Need more information about keeping your teen safe?

Be sure to check out "Start Talking Before They Start Using", our newest information for Parents. To get copies for your parent group please call our office 254-2815

en Espanol "!Comience A Hablar antes De Que Ellos Comiencen A Usarlo!

Local Data

Download the 6th Edition of the Community At Risk SnapShot PDF document

6th Edition Snapshot

Drug Free Marion County's Local Epidemiological Report on Underage and Binge Drinking
March 2008

Drug Free Marion County
2506 Willowbrook Parkway
Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: (317) 254-2815
Fax: (317) 254-2800

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Welcome to Drug Free Marion County

Drug Free Marion County is comprised of concerned citizens dedicated to preventing and reducing the negative consequences from the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Marion County. We are business professionals, law enforcement officials, parents, healthcare providers, educators, neighborhood leaders and others, who, like you, care about the health and safety of our community.

July Parent Awareness Newsletter

The July Parent Awareness Newsletter is now available! Click here to download your copy. This month's newsletter article features information about young people's use of the internet, online social networks, cell phones, and video games, as well as tactics to minimize use of these kinds of technology this summer! Also, you are invited to our Youth Advisory Council's 1st Annual Block Party on July 25th at Arsenal Park from 10am to 3pm, for more information see our newsletter! Don't forget to share this month's newsletter with your family, friends, co-workers, clients, and as many people as you can.

Current News

2010 Grant Announcement (06/16/2009)

Announcement of the Availability of Funds Drug Free Marion County announces the availability of approximately $500,000 in grant dollars through the Marion County Drug-Free Community Fund, for services and programs to address the problems related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Marion County. Click Here for more information. More info... Click Here for more information. Contact: Lynn Allen Contact Phone: 317-254-2815 x3 Contact Email: lallen@drugfreemc.org

Alcohol Tax increase needed (06/17/2009)

Drug Free Marion County's Board is advocating for an increase in Indiana's alcohol beverage tax. This tax has not been increased since 1981. Studies conducted by the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA) have shown a decrease in use by both underage drinkers and high risk drinkers. Additionally, Drug Free Marion County is calling for the revenue from the tax be used to address the problems caused by alcohol abuse; emerency room and trauma center visits, forensic diversion programs to rehabilitate repeat offenders, treatment and intervention programs, and to improve prevention services. Please contact your state representative calling for an alcohol tax increase. Find your representatve by going to the General Assembly website. http://www.in.gov/legislative/ More info... Drug Free Marion County's Letter to the members of the General Assembly Contact: Nancy Beals Contact Phone: 317-254-2815 Contact Email: nbeals@drugfreemc.org

Going to a Movie? Check this out! (06/30/2009)

Drug Free Marion County has a new adverstisement in 6 local movie theatres. This ad aims to educate parents about and ultimately prevent underage and binge drinking. You can see the advertisement at the following theatres now thru the end of August: Castleton Square 14, Circle Centre, Washington Square, Movies 8 - Greenwood, ShowPlace 12 - Glendale Mall, and Washington Market Movies 8. Click Here to see the video Please feel free to let us know what you think about the ad by contacting us at 317-254-2815 or info@drugfreemc.org. More info...

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